{"id":66933,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-09T00:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/traditional-italian-wedding-soup\/"},"modified":"2024-08-08T08:26:52","modified_gmt":"2024-08-08T13:26:52","slug":"traditional-italian-wedding-soup","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/traditional-italian-wedding-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Traditional Italian Wedding Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A traditional Southern Italian soup that combines meat and vegetables, Italian wedding soup is a savory, comforting dish. Homemade meatballs, rotisserie chicken, greens and pasta are simmered in a rich, well-seasoned broth and topped with Parmesan cheese for a weeknight meal that tastes truly decadent. Keep reading for how to make this ever-popular soup.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Italian Wedding Soup<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025611\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_10.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Eggs help bind the ingredients in meatballs, which gives the meatballs their shape.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dry bread crumbs:<\/strong> Using panko breadcrumbs will make the meatballs lighter and more tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fresh parsley:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t have fresh parsley on hand, substitute for a tablespoon or so of dried Italian seasoning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parmesan cheese:<\/strong> Be sure to use grated Parmesan, as it distributes more evenly than shredded Parmesan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raisins:<\/strong> While optional, raisins add a dash of earthy sweetness to the meatballs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Garlic:<\/strong> Take the time to mince your garlic so it cooks up well inside the meatballs (and in a pinch, garlic powder will do).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crushed red pepper flakes:<\/strong> Feel free to double the amount of crushed red pepper flakes if you want more of a kick.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ground beef:<\/strong> Lean ground turkey makes tasty meatballs if you&#8217;d prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spicy pork sausage:<\/strong> The combo of ground beef and spicy pork sausage makes for mighty tasty meatballs but if you&#8217;re susceptible to spice regular ground pork works well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced-sodium chicken broth:<\/strong> Homemade chicken broth is best but store-bought works, too. Just make sure it&#8217;s low-sodium.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rotisserie chicken:<\/strong> Rotisserie chicken is juicy and succulent and will add a serious punch of flavor to your soup.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acini di pepe pasta:<\/strong> You could also use another small noodle shape, like ditalini or orzo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spinach:<\/strong> Kale or Swiss chard work well, too.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Combine the ingredients in a bowl<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025601\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Crumble the meat and shape it into balls<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Crumble beef and sausage over the mixture and lightly but thoroughly combine. Shape into 1\/2-inch balls.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Brown meatballs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025605\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a Dutch oven, brown the meatballs in small batches and drain.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Stir in broth, chicken and pasta<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025606\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_5.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Add the broth and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes.<br \/>\n<em>Editor&#8217;s Tip: <\/em>Add a couple of splashes of white wine with the broth to produce a fuller-bodied flavor.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Add spinach and cheese<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025607\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_6.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Finally, stir in the spinach and cook until wilted, then sprinkle with shredded Parmesan cheese if desired.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025609\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_8.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How to Store Italian Wedding Soup<\/h2>\n<p>Store your Italian wedding soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will last for three or four days.<\/p>\n<h3>Can you freeze Italian wedding soup?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Before adding the cheese, cool the soup and then freeze it in freezer containers. When you&#8217;re ready to use it, partially thaw it in the refrigerator overnight. Then, heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add broth or water if necessary.<\/p>\n<h2>Italian Wedding Soup Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2025610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Italian-Wedding-Soup_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_9.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Italian Wedding Soup\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with Italian wedding soup?<\/h3>\n<p>Garlic bread (or any bread) and Caesar salad pair nicely with Italian wedding soup.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make this soup vegetarian?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. It won&#8217;t be traditional, but you can make this soup vegetarian. Make your meatballs using plant-based ground beef and pork, omit the chicken and add a can of white beans.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I have to use a Dutch oven?<\/h3>\n<p>A Dutch oven will do the best job of browning the meatballs. Dutch ovens are also particularly well-suited for making soups because of their ability to retain heat and moisture. So, while a large pot will work just fine for this recipe, a Dutch oven is ideal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This recipe for Italian wedding soup results in a truly flavorful, satisfying 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.6666665,"reviewCount":6,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"recipeCuisine":"Europe, Italian","review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBus"},"reviewBody":"Good recipe. I eliminated raisins and chicken and added onion. It is a good start and for my preference I may tweak it a little more.  To the old comment from an Italian who never heard of this \"traditional wedding soup,\" it has nothing to do with weddings. It is a translation from the Italian phrase \"minestra maritata\" (\"married soup\").","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTree"},"reviewBody":"My family loved this recipe.  I would probably skip the raisins next time - too sticky and didn't add anything.  We used mild sausage as that's what I had on hand.  I did increase the amount of chicken stock since I was \"making it\"!  And I made some extra meatballs as that's their favorite part.  Very easy and good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCocktail"},"reviewBody":"I love Italian wedding soup but to me the best part is the meatballs. I found that the meatballs in this recipe were not as good as when using ground pork. Pork sausage has flavors such as sage that give the meatballs a different taste than I expected. I also browned my meatballs in the oven which I found to be an easier method.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-11-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePlanet"},"reviewBody":"i love it this food !!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueAnchor"},"reviewBody":"Used ground chuck instead of beef (this tip given to me by my Italian friend).  The meatballs turned out fabulous!  The soup was very  tasty!   My family enjoyed this very much!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWrench"},"reviewBody":"Good one,,,,easy to prepare","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"data":{"status":204},"message":"No shortcode found in recipe"},"rms_legacy_id":"115360","romance_copy_dek":"This recipe for Italian wedding soup results in a truly flavorful, satisfying dish.","enhanced_recipe_title":"Traditional Italian Wedding Soup","rms_legacy_data":{"RecipeCategories":null,"Ingredients":[{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 large eggs, lightly beaten","IngredientText":"2 large eggs, lightly beaten"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup dry bread crumbs","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup dry bread crumbs"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 cup minced fresh parsley","IngredientText":"1\/4 cup minced fresh parsley"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese","IngredientText":"2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1 tablespoon raisins, finely chopped","IngredientText":"1 tablespoon raisins, finely chopped"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"3 garlic cloves, minced","IngredientText":"3 garlic cloves, minced"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes","IngredientText":"1\/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)","IngredientText":"1\/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage","IngredientText":"1\/2 pound bulk spicy pork sausage"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth","IngredientText":"2 cartons (32 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper","IngredientText":"1\/2 teaspoon pepper"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1-1\/2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken","IngredientText":"1-1\/2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"2\/3 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta","IngredientText":"2\/3 cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"1\/2 cup fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips","IngredientText":"1\/2 cup fresh baby spinach, cut into thin strips"},{"CampaignId":"","IsBrandedIngredient":false,"Ingredient":"Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional","IngredientText":"Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional"}],"FeaturedImage":"https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/rms3-prod\/attachments\/37\/1200x1200\/Traditional-Italian-Wedding-Soup_EXPS_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_7.jpg","RecipeId":115360,"AttachmentSourceId":null,"AttachmentSource":"Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes","PhotoCredit":"Traditional Italian Wedding Soup Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste Recipes","VideoCode":null,"RecipeAttachmentFileName":"Traditional-Italian-Wedding-Soup_EXPS_TOHD24_115360_AlejandroMonfort_7.jpg","ContributorId":null,"Firstname":"Mary","Lastname":"Sheetz","City":"Carmel","StateDescription":"Indiana","IsCommunityCook":false,"ContributorAttachmentFileName":"https:\/\/cdn3.tmbi.com\/toh\/Recipe\/testkitchenapproved.png","TimeCallout":"Prep: 30 min. 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