Italian Wedding Soup II

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 13

Delicious Italian Wedding Soup II Recipe for Your Next Meal

by The Chefin Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

332

Sugar

Fat

22g

Italian Wedding Soup II is a heartwarming soup that is generally served on special occasions in Italy and the United States. Made with meatballs, fresh escarole, and chicken broth, this soup is a perfect bowl of comfort food. It is said to have been named Italian wedding soup because it is a perfect soup to serve as an ode to the newlyweds' marriage. This soup is popular because it is simple to make and packed with nutrients that keep you healthy and hearty. The aroma of this soup takes you to the streets of Italy and leaves you delighted after every sip.

Instructions

1.	Take a large pot and heat chicken broth over medium-high heat.
2.	Add the chopped escarole into the pot and keep stirring until it wilts.
3.	Mix ground beef, 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, one egg, basil, and parsley in a bowl. Create meatballs out of it.
4.	Add the meatballs to the soup and allow them to cook for 5-7 minutes.
5.	In another bowl, beat the remaining eggs and add the remaining Parmesan cheese in it. Then, while stirring soup, add the egg and cheese mixture in it.
6.	Allow the soup to cook for another 5-7 minutes and season with salt and pepper as per your taste. Then, serve hot.

PROS

Italian wedding soup II is a perfect blend of chicken broth, meatballs, and fresh escarole.
It is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful soup that is quick and easy to make.

It is packed with protein, healthy greens, and easily available ingredients that make it a perfect soup for your comfort lunch or dinner.

CONS

This soup contains a fair amount of sodium that might not be suitable for people with hypertension or heart diseases.
It also has high-fat content because of the use of beef and parmesan cheese.
People on a low-fat diet or with lactose intolerance should keep this in mind.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Escarole is a great source of Vitamin A, C, and K and it is also high in antioxidants. It promotes strong collagen, improves immunity, and reduces inflammation. Chicken broth is great for digestion, reduces inflammation, and improves joint health. Beef is a protein-rich food that is essential for maintaining muscle mass, healthy bones, and improves brain function.

	2 medium heads escarole , cleaned and chopped
	8 cups chicken broth
	1 pound ground beef
	4 eggs , divided
	1 cup dry bread crumbs
	2 tablespoons dried basil
	1 teaspoon dried parsley
	1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese