VIDEO: Italian wedding soup (married soup)

A Hearty and Classic Comfort Bowl

Italian Wedding Soup: A Hearty and Classic Comfort Bowl

Prep Time: 20 minutes  |  Cook Time: 45 minutes  |  Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes  |  Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or a mix of beef and pork
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe or orzo)
• 2 cups chopped escarole or spinach
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, and garlic. Form into small meatballs.
2. Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Add meatballs and cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add pasta and cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
4. Stir in greens and cook 3–5 minutes until wilted.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan.

Chef’s Note: The name “Italian Wedding Soup” actually refers to the “marriage” of flavours between meat and greens, not a wedding celebration. This hearty soup has been a comfort staple since its origins in Southern Italy.

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