Italian Wedding Soup (Giada De Laurentiis’ Recipe)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11
A delicious and hearty Italian Wedding Soup made with ground beef and pork, enriched with flavors of parmesan and endive
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Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 small onion , grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 slice fresh white bread , crust trimmed , bread torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
fresh ground black pepper
12 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 lb curly endive lettuce , coarsely chopped
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese , plus extra for garnish
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
572
Sugar
2g
Fat
38g
Italian Wedding Soup, also known as minestra maritata, is a traditional Italian-American soup that is typically served at weddings. Despite its name, it is not actually served at Italian weddings, but rather it is a soup that is symbolic of the combination of two different things coming together. In this case, the soup combines meatballs made from ground beef and pork with curly endive lettuce and a savory parmesan broth. The end result is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for cold winter days or for a comforting meal anytime.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the grated onion, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, bread, parmesan, ground beef, ground pork and black pepper.
2.Mix with your hands until just combined, but do not overmix.
3.Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a cherry tomato.
4.In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the curly endive and reduce the heat to a simmer.
5.Drop the meatballs into the soup and gently stir. Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked.
6.In a small bowl, beat the 2 large eggs and 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese together. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup and stir for 1 minute.
7.Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8.Serve hot with extra parmesan cheese for garnish.

PROS

Italian Wedding Soup is a delicious and filling soup that is perfect for cold winter days.
The combination of meatballs and curly endive in a savory parmesan broth is both comforting and satisfying.

CONS

This soup is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans since it contains both beef and pork.

It is also high in sodium due to the chicken broth, so individuals on a low-sodium diet should consume in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Italian Wedding Soup is a good source of protein due to the beef and pork meatballs, and it also contains a healthy serving of vegetables in the form of curly endive. The soup is also enriched with the flavors of parmesan cheese, which contains calcium and vitamin D that are beneficial for bone health.

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