Homemade Italian Wedding Soup
A comforting Italian Wedding Soup filled with turkey meatballs, fresh spinach, and flavorful broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for browning)
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 8 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or orzo)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Form bite-sized meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Brown the meatballs in a pot with olive oil until golden (optional).
- Build the soup base by sautéing onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning in the same pot.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, then add the browned meatballs.
- Add pasta to the soup and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the spinach until wilted and season as desired.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, swap meatballs with chickpeas or lentils. You can also replace turkey with beef or pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, turkey meatballs, spinach soup, comforting soup, family recipe