ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP WITH ORZO

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This is my favorite soup recipe that I started making after, funnily enough, I got married! The local paper published it, too. Garnish with parsley, and serve!

Provided by Amy McGowen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 54m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ pound ground pork
¼ pound ground beef
1 egg white
3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs, or more as needed
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 parsnip, diced
½ cup minced onion
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Mix pork, beef, egg white, bread crumbs, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl. Form very small, pea-sized meatballs.
  • Heat oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, parsnip, onion, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot; bring to a boil. Add the mini meatballs and orzo pasta. Reduce heat to low; let simmer until flavors combine, 15 to 20 minutes. Add spinach; cook until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1400.3 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

Alabi Iyanuoluwa
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a disappointment. The meatballs are dry and the broth is tasteless. I won't be making it again.


Pidro Pianist
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it more flavor.


Ujjwal Sah
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, so I used small pasta shells instead. The soup was still delicious!


Guiset Feliciano
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great meal to freeze for later.


Fariya Fatima
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the fresh herbs.


Sunday oguntoyinbo
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This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are amazing and it's sure to impress your guests.


Huzaifa Imran
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I've never had Italian wedding soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.


ahmedyassine benlahssen
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This soup is a must-try for any Italian food lover. It's packed with flavor and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.


Sushant Sunar
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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.


Tekaleng Erkalo
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the broth is so flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Saad Lewany janan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the orzo, which gave the soup a nice texture.


Tayyab khan khan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's definitely a keeper!


Sithum tharuka
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orzo cooks up perfectly and the vegetables are tender-crisp. I like to add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.


Vincent Thompson
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This Italian wedding soup was a hit with my family! The broth was flavorful and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I added a little extra spinach and Parmesan cheese, and it was perfect. Thanks for sharing this recipe!