Homemade Italian Wedding Soup: A Cozy & Healthy Delight
Homemade Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting and nutritious meal that combines hearty greens, savory meat, and delicious broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic, cooking until the onions are translucent.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Once pasta is cooked, add chopped spinach and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Add vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg