Best 5 Italian Wedding Soup Low Sodium Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Italian Wedding Soup, a classic Italian dish that warms the soul with every sip. This hearty soup, also known as minestra maritata or matrimonio, is a celebration of simple, wholesome ingredients coming together in perfect harmony. Originating from Southern Italy, specifically Campania, it's a testament to the region's rich culinary heritage. Our collection of Italian Wedding Soup recipes offers a variety of options, each capturing the essence of this beloved dish while catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. From traditional takes to lighter, healthier versions and even a vegetarian delight, there's a recipe for every occasion. Let's dive into the delectable world of Italian Wedding Soup and discover the culinary journey that awaits.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested 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, (LOW SODIUM)



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After making this a time or three, I reworked the ingredients to make it suit my family's taste buds. To make is more sodium friendly: Reduce the amount of grated cheese, use unseasoned bread crumbs and a low sodium broth. To make it more calorie friendly use: low fat broth, ground chicken or turkey. I would advise against precooking or browning the meat as that will change the flavor. Just make your tiny meatballs and gently place them in simmering broth. Many recipes call for spinach, but I find the escarole looks, tastes, and holds up better. IMO this is fairly bland because of the low sodium option. Please feel free to jazz it up with salt or use a chicken stock with sodium but compare labels, some can be higher than others. as you see fit.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 lb lean ground beef, ground chicken or 1/2 lb ground turkey
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs, seasoned
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon basil, dried and crushed
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
8 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, grated
3 cups escarole, chopped
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1/2 cup carrot, diced medium
parmesan cheese, grated, garnish

Steps:

  • Boil water for orzo. Cook according to package directions. Rinse with cool water, drain and set aside.
  • In medium bowl combine, meat, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, dried basil & onion powder. Shape into 1/2" balls, set aside.
  • In large soup pot, heat broth to boiling; stir in carrots.
  • Whisk together: 1 beaten egg and 2 t grated parmesan; slowly add to broth while stirring the broth with a fork to allow thin strands of egg to form.
  • Return to boil; add meatballs slowly to avoid sticking to one another and bottom of pot.
  • Return to a slow simmer. Add cooked orzo and escarole. Simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  • Check for seasoning. Sometimes I add a little chicken bouillon at this point if the flavor needs a boost.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.3, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 144.4, Sodium 1701.5, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 29.3

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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You don't have to be Italian to love this easy-to-make soup with tiny round pasta! Add homemade meatballs but use ready-made stock and rotisserie chicken.-Mary Sheetz, Carmel, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon raisins, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
2/3 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta
1/2 cup fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in small batches; drain. Add the broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Stir in chicken and pasta; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted. Sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired. Freeze option: Before adding cheese, cool soup. Freeze soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 797mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

LOW FAT ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP



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Delicious! and Low Fat by using lean ground turkey and beans. From Oxygen magazine. I searched and searched on zaar and I believe this low fat version is different than any other on here. This one was so flavorful.

Provided by easpurk

Categories     Poultry

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 minced garlic clove (fresh is best! Buy a garlic presser)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup shredded kale
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup diced tomato

Steps:

  • Mix ground turkey, basil, oregano, garlic and cayenne pepper in a bowl using your hands.
  • Lightly roll meat into 1/2 inch diameter meatballs and set aside on a plate.
  • Over medium-high heat, cook meatballs in a fry pan until browned on all sides.
  • Place cooked meatballs on a plate, covered with a paper town to absorb excess fat.
  • In a 3 quart saucepan, bring chicken stock to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and add kale.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes until kale is tender.
  • Stir in meatballs, beans and tomato and let simmer until heated through for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 210.1, Carbohydrate 34.5, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 1.9, Protein 26.3

Tips:

  • Choose low-sodium ingredients: This is the key to making a low-sodium Italian wedding soup. Look for low-sodium or no-salt-added versions of canned tomatoes, broth, and beans. You can also use fresh vegetables and herbs instead of canned or dried ones.
  • Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs add a lot of flavor to this soup, so don't skip them! If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but use about half the amount.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables in this soup should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy. Overcooking them will make them bland and watery.
  • Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese: Parmesan cheese adds a delicious salty flavor to this soup. If you're watching your sodium intake, you can use a low-sodium Parmesan cheese or omit it altogether.

Conclusion:

Italian wedding soup is a classic Italian dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This low-sodium version is just as flavorful as the traditional version, but it's much better for your health. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy soup, give this recipe a try!

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