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 🇮🇹🍲 Classic Italian Wedding Soup – Hearty, Homemade & Comforting

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 50 minutesServes: 6Course: Soup, Main Dish | Cuisine: Italian-American | Difficulty: Easy

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup (or Minestra Maritata) isn’t about weddings—it’s about the perfect “marriage” of flavors: savory meatballs, delicate greens, and tiny pasta floating in a deliciously rich broth.

This comforting, one-pot soup is great for family dinners, meal prep, or cozy nights in. It’s freezer-friendly, kid-approved, and totally customizable.

🛒 Ingredients

🧆 For the Meatballs:

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork or Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

🍲 For the Soup:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 8 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 3/4 cup acini di pepe or orzo pasta
  • 4 cups baby spinach or escarole
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • Optional: grated Parmesan & lemon wedges for serving

🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Meatballs

In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients. Roll into 1-inch balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate while prepping the soup.

Step 2: Sauté the Veggies

In a large soup pot, heat olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.

Step 3: Add Broth & Meatballs

Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Gently drop in the raw meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Add Pasta & Greens

Add pasta and cook according to package instructions (about 8–10 minutes). Add spinach in the last 2 minutes and let it wilt.

Step 5: Season & Serve

Taste and season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with extra Parmesan and lemon wedges if desired.

🧡 Tips & Variations

Tip / Variation Benefit / Flavor Boost
Use mini frozen meatballs Time-saving shortcut
Swap spinach for escarole or kale Traditional and adds depth
Add lemon zest or juice Brightens up the broth
Make it gluten-free Use gluten-free breadcrumbs & pasta
Freeze leftovers Great for future lunches or weeknight meals

❓ FAQ

Q: Why is it called "Italian Wedding Soup"?
The name comes from the Italian phrase minestra maritata, meaning “married soup” — referring to the harmony of flavors, not actual weddings.

Q: Can I make it in a slow cooker?
Yes! Add sautéed veggies, broth, and raw meatballs to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours. Add pasta in the last 30 minutes.

Q: Can I freeze this soup?
Yes, but for best texture, freeze without pasta. Add fresh pasta when reheating.

🧾 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving)

  • Calories: ~340 kcal
  • Protein: ~20g
  • Carbs: ~25g
  • Fat: ~18g
  • Fiber: ~3g
  • Sodium: ~600mg



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