Best 7 Famous Italian Wedding Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the heart of Italy with our delectable Italian Wedding Soup. This classic soup, also known as minestra maritata or matrimonio, is a harmonious blend of tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. Originating from the southern regions of Italy, this comforting dish has captured the hearts of food lovers worldwide with its rustic charm and explosion of flavors.

Our curated collection of Italian Wedding Soup recipes offers a diverse range of culinary experiences, catering to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a comforting meal, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you in crafting this Italian masterpiece.

From the traditional Italian Wedding Soup, featuring savory meatballs and a flavorful broth, to the Vegetarian Italian Wedding Soup, showcasing a symphony of colorful vegetables, our recipes offer something for everyone. Meatball lovers will delight in the Italian Meatball Soup, packed with juicy meatballs simmered in a rich tomato broth. And for those seeking a lighter option, the Italian Sausage and Kale Soup offers a delightful combination of spicy sausage and earthy kale.

Each recipe includes a comprehensive list of ingredients, detailed instructions, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary adventure. Whether you prefer a classic approach or a modern twist, our Italian Wedding Soup recipes will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Italy. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the authentic flavors of Italy.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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For a warm bowl of Italian comfort, try Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Wedding Soup recipe, studded with tasty little beef-pork meatballs.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 slice fresh white bread, crust trimmed, bread torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Freshly ground black pepper
12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound curly endive, coarsely chopped (1 pound of escarole would be a good substitution)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs: Stir the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese, beef and pork. Using 1 1/2 teaspoons for each, shape the meat mixture into 1-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.
  • To make the soup: Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and curly endive and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the curly endive is tender, about 8 minutes. Whisk the eggs and cheese in a medium bowl to blend. Stir the soup in a circular motion. Gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the moving broth, stirring gently with a fork to form thin stands of egg, about 1 minute. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Finish soup with parmesan cheese if desired.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP I



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Coming from Rhode Island, a very ethnic state, this soup was traditionally served at Italian weddings. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Star Pooley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound extra-lean ground beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon onion powder
5 ¾ cups chicken broth
2 cups thinly sliced escarole
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
⅓ cup finely chopped carrot

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion powder; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
  • In large saucepan, heat broth to boiling; stir in escarole, orzo pasta, chopped carrot and meatballs. Return to boil, then reduce heat to medium. Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 86.8 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1211 mg, Sugar 4 g

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Ina Garten uses chicken meatballs and vegetables in her version of classic Italian Wedding Soup, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 pound ground chicken
1/2 pound chicken sausage, casings removed
2/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
2 teaspoons minced garlic (2 cloves)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
3 tablespoons milk
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup minced yellow onion
1 cup diced carrots (3 carrots), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
3/4 cup diced celery (2 stalks), cut into 1/4 inch pieces
10 cups homemade chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup small pasta such as tubetini or stars
1/4 cup minced fresh dill
12 ounces baby spinach, washed and trimmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the meatballs, place the ground chicken, sausage, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, Pecorino, Parmesan, milk, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and combine gently with a fork. With a teaspoon, drop 1 to 1 1/4-inch meatballs onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. (You should have about 40 meatballs. They don't have to be perfectly round.) Bake for 30 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside.
  • In the meantime, for the soup, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a large heavy-bottomed soup pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and saute until softened, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the chicken stock and wine and bring to a boil. Add the pasta to the simmering broth and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the pasta is tender. Add the fresh dill and then the meatballs to the soup and simmer for 1 minute. Taste for salt and pepper. Stir in the fresh spinach and cook for 1 minute, until the spinach is just wilted. Ladle into soup bowls and sprinkle each serving with extra grated Parmesan.

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Tender meatballs, veggies, and pasta in a rich and flavorful broth, Italian wedding soup is a meal unto itself.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 large egg
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh sage
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ lb 85 or 90% lean ground beef
½ lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from the casings
½ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano
⅓ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
6 cups high-quality chicken broth, such as Swanson (do not use low-sodium)
2 cups high-quality beef broth, such as Swanson (do not use low-sodium)
2 cups water
½ cup dry white wine (optional)
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon white pepper (okay to use black pepper)
1 cup small pasta such as dittalini
4 oz fresh spinach, stems trimmed and roughly chopped (once prepped, you should have about 3 packed cups)
Parmigiano Reggiano, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set an oven-proof roasting rack over top. Spray the rack generously with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, beat the egg with the chives, sage and garlic. Add the remaining meatball ingredients and mash with your hands until evenly combined. Roll the mixture into tablespoon-size balls, about 1 inch in diameter (it will make approximately 50 meatballs), and place on the prepared rack. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, start the soup. In a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes. Add the chicken broth, beef broth, water, wine, bay leaf, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, uncovered, at a gentle boil until the pasta is al dente, 8 to 10 minutes (or according to package directions). Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning, if necessary. Reduce the heat to low and add the spinach and meatballs. Simmer for a few minutes, until the spinach is wilted and the meatballs are warmed through. Ladle into bowls and serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano.
  • Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The soup can be frozen for up to 3 months but wait until you reheat the soup to add the pasta. Defrost the soup in the refrigerator for 12 hours and then reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat until simmering, add the pasta, and cook until the pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359, Fat 22 g, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sugar 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 930 mg, Cholesterol 83 mg

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS



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Classic Italian wedding soup is beloved for its simplicity and satisfaction. This turkey version is lean, while meatballs stay moist by simmering in broth. Start with the most flavorful broth you can get your hands on (homemade is ideal, but store-bought works well too), then pack the meatballs with flavor (garlic and parsley) and staying power (egg, panko and cheese, to gently bind them together). Traditionalists may be tempted to add a small grated onion to the meat mixture, and sweat celery and carrots into the broth, but for a quick weeknight meal, you won't miss them here. If speed is your game, roll the mixture into 12 large meatballs-or opt for 20 smaller ones if serving kids (mini meatballs will cook through even faster). Either way, finish with a healthy dose of olive oil, lemon, cheese and dill, or any fresh Italian herb you may have on hand.

Provided by Sarah Copeland

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weeknight, soups and stews, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus additional for greasing and serving
1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 packed cup fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
3/4 cup orzo, ditalini, acini di pepe or another small soup pasta
3 packed cups baby spinach or kale, thinly sliced
1 lemon, zested and halved
1/4 cup fresh dill, oregano or basil, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken broth and 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot and bring to a boil.
  • Meanwhile, add the turkey, panko, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup Parmesan to a large bowl. Mix with a fork or clean hands until combined. Gently roll the mixture into 12 medium (2-inch) or 20 small (1 1/2-inch) meatballs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with lightly oiled aluminum foil or a silicone baking mat.
  • Heat the broiler to high and set an oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the heat. Broil the meatballs until brown on two sides, turning halfway through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling broth and cook over medium until al dente, then lower the heat to a low simmer.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth and simmer on low until completely warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, and add the spinach and lemon zest, stirring well, to wilt. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Divide the soup among four bowls. Drizzle each with olive oil, sprinkle with more Parmesan and squeeze a bit of lemon over the top. Scatter the dill over the top, or stir in.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 669, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 51 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1797 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Make and share this Italian Wedding Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by LikeItLoveIt

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
5 3/4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chopped escarole or 2 cups chopped spinach
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/3 cup finely chopped carrot
grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In medium bowl combine, meat, egg,bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, basil& onion powder; shape into 3/4" balls.
  • In large sauce pan, heat broth to boiling; stir in spinach, orzo, carrot& meatballs.
  • Return to boil;reduce heat to medium.
  • Cook at slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  • Stir frequently to avoid sticking.
  • Serve with additional Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Fat 10, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 84.5, Sodium 1214, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 24.6

FAMOUS ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Traditionally this soup is served at Italian weddings, but my family made it every time we wanted to feel the "love". This reminds me of my Italian (Scavo / Rotella) family recipe.

Provided by Cook4_6

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 egg
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
8 ounces lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
10 cups chicken broth
1 lb escarole, coarsely chopped
2 eggs
2/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together first 6 ingredients.
  • Stir in cheese and bread crumbs.
  • Mix in meats with your hands.
  • Roll into 1 inch meatballs (about 75).
  • Place on baking sheet.
  • Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over medium high heat.
  • Add meatballs and escarole and simmer about 10 minutes.
  • Whisk eggs and cheese in a bowl; then add to soup slowly stirring with a fork to form thin strands of egg about 1 minute.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 121.5, Sodium 1547, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 25.9

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients: Fresh vegetables, flavorful broth, and high-quality pasta will make all the difference in the final dish.
  • Don't overcrowd the pot: When adding the ingredients to the pot, make sure not to overcrowd it. This will prevent the soup from cooking evenly and will result in a watery soup.
  • Season to taste: Taste the soup as you go and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or herbs to taste.
  • Let the soup simmer: Simmering the soup for at least 30 minutes will allow the flavors to meld and develop. This will result in a more flavorful soup.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: Italian wedding soup is traditionally served with crusty bread or crackers. This helps to soak up the delicious broth and makes a satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Italian wedding soup is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is a great choice for a weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a delicious and comforting soup, give Italian wedding soup a try.

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