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Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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Italian Wedding Soup is a warm and comforting dish featuring tender turkey meatballs, small pasta, and fresh spinach in a flavorful broth. This classic Italian-American soup combines savory flavors with easy preparation, perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • ½ lb ground turkey
  • 1 slice of bread, crumbled in a blender
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 Tbsp onion, minced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp chicken-flavored instant bouillon

Soup

  • 6 cups cold water
  • 1 Tbsp chicken-flavored instant bouillon
  • ½ cup Ronzoni® Orzo pasta
  • 1½ cups fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a small bowl, combine ground turkey, crumbled bread, slightly beaten egg, minced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon chicken-flavored bouillon. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs about ½ inch in diameter, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
  3. Boil Broth: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of cold water and the remaining 1 tablespoon of chicken-flavored bouillon to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. For enhanced flavor, optionally add a Parmesan rind to the broth at this stage.
  4. Cook Meatballs and Pasta: Carefully add the formed meatballs and ½ cup of orzo pasta to the boiling broth. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent pasta from sticking and to ensure meatballs cook through.
  5. Add Spinach and Simmer: Stir in 1½ cups of coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves and reduce heat to low. Simmer the soup gently for an additional 3 minutes until the spinach wilts and flavors meld.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately for a warm and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, add a Parmesan cheese rind to the broth while it simmers, then remove before serving.
  • You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef if preferred.
  • Feel free to use different small pasta shapes like acini di pepe, ditalini, or small shells as alternatives to orzo.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
  • To make the soup gluten-free, substitute the bread and orzo pasta with gluten-free alternatives.

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