Description
This hearty and flavorful Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting dish made with tender beef meatballs, fresh spinach, and seashell pasta, all simmered in a savory chicken broth. A perfect meal for a cozy night, full of warmth and Italian flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced
- 1 cup seashell pasta
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, basil, parsley, Parmesan, and garlic powder; shape into 3/4-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil; gently drop the meatballs in and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach and pasta; cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the broth.
- If you want to make this soup ahead, store the meatballs and broth separately, then combine and heat with the spinach and pasta just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes