Cozy Mini Meatball Italian Wedding Soup

Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix to incorporate everything well.
  2. 2Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix to incorporate everything well.
  3. 3Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl and mix to incorporate everything well.
  4. 4Form mini meatballs (about 1 tsp of meat mixture) and line them up on a plate. You will get 40-50 meatballs.
  5. 5Form mini meatballs (about 1 tsp of meat mixture) and line them up on a plate. You will get 40-50 meatballs.
  6. 6Form mini meatballs (about 1 tsp of meat mixture) and line them up on a plate. You will get 40-50 meatballs.
  7. 7Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  8. 8Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  9. 9Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  10. 10Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, then remove from heat (not fully cooked through is ok!).
  11. 11Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, then remove from heat (not fully cooked through is ok!).
  12. 12Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, then remove from heat (not fully cooked through is ok!).
  13. 13In a large soup pot, add the olive oil, and once hot, add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
  14. 14In a large soup pot, add the olive oil, and once hot, add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
  15. 15In a large soup pot, add the olive oil, and once hot, add the onions, carrots, celery and garlic.
  16. 16Cook for about 6-7 minutes and then add in the pasta.
  17. 17Cook for about 6-7 minutes and then add in the pasta.
  18. 18Cook for about 6-7 minutes and then add in the pasta.
  19. 19Mix for 1-2 minutes to toast the pasta.
  20. 20Mix for 1-2 minutes to toast the pasta.
  21. 21Mix for 1-2 minutes to toast the pasta.
  22. 22Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up the goodness from the bottom of the pan.
  23. 23Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up the goodness from the bottom of the pan.
  24. 24Pour in the white wine to deglaze the pot, scraping up the goodness from the bottom of the pan.
  25. 25Add the broth and lemon juice, and the meatballs to the pot.
  26. 26Add the broth and lemon juice, and the meatballs to the pot.
  27. 27Add the broth and lemon juice, and the meatballs to the pot.
  28. 28Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  29. 29Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  30. 30Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
  31. 31Add the spinach and allow to cook for 15 minutes so the flavors soak in and the spinach wilts.
  32. 32Add the spinach and allow to cook for 15 minutes so the flavors soak in and the spinach wilts.
  33. 33Add the spinach and allow to cook for 15 minutes so the flavors soak in and the spinach wilts.
  34. 34Divide between bowls and serve with extra cheese and lemon juice on top.
  35. 35Divide between bowls and serve with extra cheese and lemon juice on top.
  36. 36Divide between bowls and serve with extra cheese and lemon juice on top.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 0.5 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.75 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 0.75 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, finely grated
  • 0.75 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, finely grated
  • 0.75 cup parmigiano reggiano cheese, finely grated
  • 0.33 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 0.33 cup italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 2 tb olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, finely chopped
  • 3 carrots, finely chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 5 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 5 cloves garlic, mashed
  • 0.75 cup mini pasta of choice
  • 0.75 cup mini pasta of choice
  • 0.75 cup mini pasta of choice
  • 0.33 cup white wine
  • 0.33 cup white wine
  • 0.33 cup white wine
  • 6.5 cups chicken broth
  • 6.5 cups chicken broth
  • 6.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 bay leaves

Equipment

large bowlplatelarge non-stick skilletlarge soup potwooden spoonserving bowls

Tips

  • This soup freezes well.
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