Olive Garden Italian Wedding Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Savory Olive Garden Italian Wedding Soup recipe for a hearty meal
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Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 egg
1/2 cup parmesan cheese , freshly grated
1/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup onion , minced
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
olive oil , for frying
3 garlic cloves , minced
1 large onion , minced
2 tablespoons flour
2 quarts beef stock , boiling
1 lb fresh spinach ( washed , stemmed and drained )
1/2 lb pastina or 1/2 lb orzo pasta
salt , to taste
crushed red pepper flakes , to taste

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
384
Sugar
5g
Fat
21g
Italian Wedding Soup is a classic Italian-American favorite that has been served at Olive Garden for years. This hearty soup is made with meatballs, small pasta, and vegetables in a rich broth. It is believed that the name "wedding soup" comes from the fact that the soup is so hearty and delicious, it is worthy of being served at a wedding feast. While its origins may be debated, its deliciousness is not.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, egg, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced onion, and nutmeg until well combined.
2.Roll the mixture into 1 inch meatballs.
3.Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot and brown the meatballs for 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set them aside.
4.Add additional olive oil to the pot and sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant.
5.Add the flour to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes.
6.Slowly pour in the boiling beef stock, stirring constantly.
7.Add the spinach and bring the soup to a boil.
8.Reduce heat to medium-low and add the pasta and meatballs to the soup.
9.Simmer for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
10.Season the soup with salt and red pepper flakes to taste.

PROS

This Olive Garden Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting and hearty meal that is savory and flavorful.
The meatballs and pasta make it filling enough to be a main course, but it can also be served as a starter.

CONS

This soup does require a bit of prep time to make the meatballs, and the boiling beef stock can be a bit messy.
Additionally, it does have a high sodium content due to the broth and parmesan cheese.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is a good source of protein from the meat and spinach. It also contains iron and calcium from the spinach and parmesan cheese. However, it does have a high sodium content, so it should be consumed in moderation. The fresh garlic in this recipe may also have immune-boosting properties.

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