Wedding Soup

Wedding Soup has been a cozy family favorite in our home for years. Filled with tender homemade meatballs, orzo pasta, carrots, celery, onion, and a rich chicken broth, it’s the kind of comforting meal that warms you from the inside out.

Despite its name, Wedding Soup isn’t traditionally served at weddings. The name comes from the Italian phrase minestra maritata, meaning “married soup,” referring to the perfect marriage of flavors that come together in every bowl. The savory homemade meatballs, tender vegetables, delicate orzo, and flavorful broth create a delicious combination that has stood the test of time.

Whether you’re enjoying it on a cold evening or gathering around the table with family, this hearty soup is pure comfort food. Finish each bowl with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of rich, savory flavor that makes this classic favorite even better

Wedding Soup

Recipe by My Southern Spoon (MySouthernSpoon.com)

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Course: SoupsCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy

Servings: 8

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8

servings

Prep time

45

minutes

Cooking time

1

hour 

Calories

195

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

45

minutes

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Meatballs

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 pound ground italian sausage

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (Italian-style option), Amazon (paid link)

• 2 large eggs

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup parsley fine chopped

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1/2 large onion finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning

• Soup

• 2 quarts chicken broth (low-sodium option), Amazon (paid link)

• 1/2 medium diced onion

• 1 cup carrot diced

• 1 cup celery diced

• 2 cups orzo pasta

• 3 cups spinach

Directions

• Preheat oven 400 degrees. Prepare cookie sheet with parchment paper.
• In large bowl combine all ingredients.
• Mix till fully combined. I have found hands work the best for this.
• Scoop out one tablespoon of meat mixture and roll into balls.
• Bake for 12 minutes, then flip meatballs and bake another 5-6 minutes.
• Soup
• Sauté onion, carrots, celery till softened.
• To soup pan add chicken broth, onion, celery and carrots. Bring to boil.
• Add orzo noodles and cook according to package until soft.
• Add meatballs and spinach.
• Allow spinach to wilt.
• Plate with a touch of parmesan to top.

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