Recipes Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes California Italian Wedding Soup 4.7 (259) 198 Reviews 32 Photos This is my variation of a standard Italian wedding soup recipe. I like fresh basil and a little lemon rind, so those are basically my only changes. This is a quick and easy soup with flavors that impress all. Submitted by Deena Patel Updated on August 8, 2022 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 32 32 32 32 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ½ pound extra-lean ground beef 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley (Optional) 2 green onions, sliced (Optional) 5 ¾ cups chicken broth 2 cups finely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted) 1 lemon, zested ½ cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked grated Parmesan cheese for topping Directions Mix together beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions; shape into 3/4-inch meatballs. Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs. Stir in escarole, lemon zest, and orzo. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese. I Made It Print 294 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 159 Calories 6g Fat 15g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 159 % Daily Value * Total Fat 6g 7% Saturated Fat 2g 11% Cholesterol 55mg 18% Sodium 99mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 15g 6% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 1g Protein 12g 23% Vitamin C 4mg 5% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 200mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.