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Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

This easy Italian wedding soup recipe comes together with a handful of ingredients and is ready in just about 30 minutes!
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 10
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots about 2 medium size carrots
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 cups escarole thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup orzo pasta uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • garlic salt (with parsley flakes)

Instructions

  • Use a medium bowl and combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, and onion powder. Scoop and shape the mixture into 3/4 inch balls (makes about 32-36 small meatballs).
  • Add a bit of olive oil to a large skillet. Once hot add the meatballs and cook until no longer pink.
  • Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to a large saucepan and heat. Saute the carrots in the olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add both broths and bring to a boil. Stir in escarole and orzo pasta. Return to boil, then reduce heat to low-medium. Add meatballs.
  • Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes. Season with garlic salt and Italian seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1310IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg