Authentic Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound extra-lean ground beef
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 5.75 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 0.33 cup finely chopped carrot

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried basil, and onion powder until just mixed.
2. Shape the seasoned beef mixture into small, approximately 3/4-inch meatballs. Place the formed meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Bring chicken broth to a rolling boil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the chopped escarole, orzo pasta, sliced carrot, and prepared meatballs to the boiling broth. Return the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer gently, stirring occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until the pasta is cooked al dente, about 10 minutes.
4. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnish as desired, and enjoy the delightful flavors of this traditional Italian soup!

Nutrition

• Calories: 416 kcal
• Fat Content: 14 g
• Fiber Content: 3 g
• Sugar Content: 4 g
• Sodium Content: 1211 mg
• Protein Content: 27 g
• Cholesterol Content: 87 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 43 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g