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Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

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Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting and flavorful broth-based soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, orzo pasta, and fresh spinach. This classic Italian-American dish combines simple ingredients with easy preparation to create a hearty, family-friendly meal perfect for any season.

Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • ½ lb ground turkey
  • 1 slice 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 (for meatball mixture)

For the Soup

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

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a small bowl, combine ground turkey, crumbled bread, beaten egg, minced onion, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon of chicken-flavored instant bouillon. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  2. Shape Meatballs: Form the mixture into small meatballs, approximately ½ inch in diameter. Set aside while you prepare the broth.
  3. Bring Broth to Boil: In a large pot, bring 6 cups of cold water and the remaining 1 tablespoon of instant bouillon to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. For enhanced flavor, you can add a Parmesan rind to the broth at this stage.
  4. Cook Meatballs and Pasta: Gently add the prepared meatballs and the orzo pasta to the boiling broth. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the pasta is tender.
  5. Add Spinach and Simmer: Stir in the chopped fresh spinach leaves, then reduce heat to a simmer. Let it cook for an additional 3 minutes to wilt the spinach and meld flavors.
  6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • For extra depth of flavor, add a Parmesan rind to the broth while boiling.
  • You can substitute different Ronzoni pasta shapes like acini di pepe, small rigatoni, ditalini, or small shells based on preference.
  • Use low-sodium bouillon if you want to reduce salt content.
  • This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.

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