Italian Wedding Soup with Orzo Recipe

Italian Wedding Soup is a classic Italian dish that combines savory meatballs, flavorful broth, and tender orzo pasta. This hearty soup is perfect for any time of year, but particularly comforting during the colder months. The name "Italian Wedding Soup" actually comes from the Italian phrase "minestra maritata," which means "married soup," referring to the perfect marriage of flavors in this dish.

One of the best things about Italian Wedding Soup is that it's incredibly versatile and...

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

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Prep Time: 25 mins
Cook Time: 29 mins
Total Time: 54 mins
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 bowls

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

413 cal.

Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Sodium: 1400mg
Total Carbohydrate: 49g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Total Sugars: 6g
Protein: 22g
Vitamin C: 9mg
Calcium: 116mg
Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 503mg

How to Make Italian Wedding Soup with Orzo - A Step-by-Step Guide

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Nutrition

413 cal.

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