Nonna’s Italian Wedding Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Nonna's Italian Wedding Soup - A Hearty and Delicious Meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 5 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

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

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
438
Sugar
6g
Fat
14g
Nonna's Italian Wedding Soup is a traditional dish served at Italian weddings, hence the name. The soup is a family favorite and has been passed down through generations. This recipe is simple to follow, yet produces a delicious and hearty meal that can feed a crowd. The combination of chicken, meatballs, pasta, and vegetables makes it a well-balanced dish that is perfect for a cozy night at home. Serve it with some crusty bread and enjoy!

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add chicken breasts, water, and chicken bouillon cubes. Add whole celery sticks for flavor and discard after broth is made.
2.Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 20-30 minutes.
3.Remove chicken from broth, discard skin and bones, and shred meat into small pieces. Set aside.
4.In a separate bowl, mix together ground beef, minced garlic, egg, parsley flakes, and Italian breadcrumbs. Form into small meatballs.
5.Add meatballs to the pot along with the inceni di peppi pasta, chopped celery, chopped carrots, and chopped spinach.
6.Simmer until vegetables are tender and pasta and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
7.Add shredded chicken back to the pot and heat through. Serve hot.

PROS

Nonna’s Italian Wedding Soup is a hearty and satisfying meal, perfect for chilly days.

The combination of chicken broth, vegetables, pasta, and meatballs create a diverse and delicious flavor profile.

Easy to make and can feed a large group of people.

CONS

The soup is high in sodium due to the chicken bouillon cubes and pasta.

The meatballs can sometimes become chewy if overcooked.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Despite the high sodium content, Nonna’s Italian Wedding Soup offers many health benefits.
The chicken in the soup provides an excellent source of protein.
The vegetables add fiber, vitamins, and minerals to the dish.
The garlic may have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

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