FAVORITE ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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I enjoyed a similar soup for lunch at work one day and decided to re-create it at home. I love the combination of meatballs, vegetables and pasta.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound ground beef
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 celery ribs, diced
1 large onion, chopped
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1 envelope onion soup mix
4-1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and bread crumbs. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , Place meatballs on a greased rack in a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until no longer pink. , Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute the carrots, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, spinach, basil, soup mix, ketchup, thyme and bay leaves. , Drain meatballs on paper towels. Bring soup to a boil; add meatballs. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Add pasta; cook 13-15 minutes longer or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 calories, Fat 24g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 1016mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

junnoon dew
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mohsin khanmughal
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the meatballs and the veggies in this soup.


Rohan Thapa
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a real crowd-pleaser.


Shannel Wright
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my soup turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much broth.


zekiri lotfi
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and filling.


Jung Sarish
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and comforting. I always feel better after eating a bowl of this soup.


Shaheeryar Khan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. I always make a big batch after Thanksgiving.


Hj Rao
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I'm a vegetarian, so I used veggie broth and veggie meatballs in this soup. It was still delicious!


Demar toffe Demar
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great. It was so easy and convenient.


Taniya khan priya
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This soup was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Evan Wallin
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my soup turned out too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Nicola Chalk
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to give it some flavor.


Akinola Oluwabunmi
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I've tried many Italian wedding soup recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's now my go-to recipe.


Nathan Quinn
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This was a great recipe. I made it for a party and everyone loved it.


Rummy Tryese
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I'm not a big fan of Italian wedding soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and the meatballs were perfect.


SHIMUL FF YT
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors.


Christopher Jones
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a hearty and comforting soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Md Robi alom Alom
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This soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.