Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 5
Classic Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata) recipe
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 45 min

Ready In

2 hr 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 roasting chicken , cut into parts ( about 3 1/2 pounds )
1 large onion , chopped
4 stalks celery , chopped
3 carrots , peeled and chopped
20 ounces chicken broth ( canned or fresh )
2 quarts water
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley ( or 1 teaspoon dried parsley )
1 large onion , diced
4 stalks celery , chopped
3 carrots , peeled and sliced
1 bunch escarole , cleaned and chopped
salt and pepper , to taste
1/4 lb pasta , cooked according to package ( small pasta , such as acini de pepe or ditalini )
parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
347
Sugar
4g
Fat
16g
Italian Wedding Soup, or Minestra Maritata, is a classic Italian dish that is often served at weddings and other special occasions. This hearty soup is made up of tender chicken, flavorful beef meatballs, and nutritious vegetables such as celery, carrots, and escarole. The addition of small pasta such as acini de pepe or ditalini gives this soup a perfect finishing touch. This soup is perfect for a cold evening meal or as a comforting soup when feeling under the weather.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, simmer chicken parts, onion, celery, carrots, chicken broth, and water for 45 minutes to an hour until chicken is tender.
2.In a separate bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
3.Add meatballs, diced onion, sliced carrots, and chopped celery to the pot with the chicken. Simmer for another 20-25 minutes.
4.Add escarole, salt, and pepper to taste. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
5.Add cooked pasta and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.

PROS

Full of flavor with tender chicken, hearty meatballs, and nutritious vegetables.

The pasta adds a nice texture and the parmesan cheese gives a pleasant finishing touch to the dish.

CONS

The meatballs take a bit of time to make and shape, but they are worth the effort in the end.

Some may find the escarole to be a bit bitter, but it balances out nicely with the other flavors in this soup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a good source of protein from the chicken and beef meatballs.
The vegetables also provide important nutrients such as vitamin C, fiber, and potassium.
The escarole contains antioxidants and vitamins A and K.

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