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Barefoot Contessa Italian Wedding Soup

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Calories: 300kcal

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • Ground beef and pork mix
  • Fresh breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh parsley
  • Eggs
  • Salt and pepper

For the Soup

  • Chicken broth
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Onion
  • Garlic
  • Spinach or escarole
  • Acini di pepe pasta

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the meatballs and form small, bite-sized balls.
  • In a large soup pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer.
  • Add diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic to the pot.
  • Gently drop in the meatballs and let them cook through.
  • Stir in the spinach or escarole and acini di pepe pasta until vegetables are tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.