NONNA'S ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP

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This is my Nonna/Italian grand mothers recipe!!! I make my own broth & this soup is so wonderful I get people asking me to make it all the time! It makes quite a large pot of soup also so you'll need a large soup pot!! Enjoy

Provided by stunt wife09

Categories     European

Time 2h

Yield 18 1 gallon soup, 8-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large chicken breasts (with bone & skin)
8 cups water
8 chicken bouillon cubes
2 celery, sticks whole for flavor discard after broth is made
1 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 egg
1/4 cup parsley flakes
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 cup inceni di peppi pasta (teeny tiny pasta that are round)
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups chopped carrots
chopped spinach, 2 handfuls

Steps:

  • BROTH:.
  • To make broth boil water, add chicken, whole celery sticks, bouillon & boil for 45 minutes take out chicken & let cool, drain the broth into another pan through a strainer. This is your homemade broth, throw away celery & take of the skin of chicken and pull of the meat from the bone & set to the side until ready to add back to broth.
  • MEATBALLS:.
  • Mix ground beef or g. turkey, egg, parsley, garlic & bread crumbs. Now take a small melon baller to make the same size meatballs every time & scoop put & roll into balls & pan fry until browned on the outside. Set them aside & drain on paper towels after browned until ready to add to broth.
  • PASTA:.
  • In a small pot boil water with salt & add pasta cook as directed on the box, probably 8 mins drain through strainer.
  • Chop 2 cups each of celery & carrots.
  • Now add all ingredients back into broth -- celery, carrots, shredded chicken, lil meatballs & bring to boil then simmer for 25 minutes.
  • at the end you'll prob add a few more cups of water to the broth & add to handfuls of chopped spinach.
  • I ALWAYS serve with fresh parmesan that melts in the broth & is delish!
  • You can always add some fresh basil when serving also! I usually have fresh bread with evoo & italian herbs to dip bread in & this is a wonderful meal!
  • ENJOY.

chandra Reshmi
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This soup is delicious! I can't wait to make it again.


elvis mwanyalo
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I made this soup in a slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. It's a great way to save time and energy.


Hannah Jacot
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I'm allergic to eggs, so I had to substitute the eggs in the meatballs with flaxseed. It worked out great!


Wayne Mangum
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This soup was a lot of work to make, and it didn't really turn out that great. I wouldn't recommend it.


Carl Grimes
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The meatballs in this soup were a bit dry. I think I'll try using a different recipe next time.


Cayla Johnson
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I found this soup to be a bit too bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it taste good.


Ador Khan
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I'm not a fan of the escarole in this soup. I think it's a bit too bitter.


James Nikolai
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


shamol ray
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


Melanie Diaz
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and soothing.


Abraham Zulu
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I made this soup for a party, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


young 22
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Winnie Linda
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I especially love the addition of the escarole.


lovy sandhu
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This is the best wedding soup I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced, and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.


Renzhiel Mortega
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and the leftovers are even better the next day.


Md Alvee
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This soup is a labor of love, but it's worth every minute. The flavors are incredible, and the meatballs are so tender and juicy. I served it with a side of crusty bread and a glass of red wine, and it was the perfect meal for a cold winter night.