One of our family’s favourite soups and a staple dish in our house.
Italian Wedding Soup
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
2 tbsp olive oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
4 closes garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
6 cups chicken stock
2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed (can replace with 1 cup of cooked pasta or Orzo)
1 bunch of greens, such as Swiss Chard, chopped or torn into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
1 tbsp soy sauce
- For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground meat, such as beef, chicken, or turkey
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 tsp kosher salt (half as much if using fine salt)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano (or 1 tbsp fresh oregano)
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan
- Optional Garnish:
Fresh Oregano
Lemon wedges
Directions
- Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent and lightly golden (not brown.) Add red pepper flakes and garlic and cook very briefly, 20 seconds or so to avoid burning the garlic. Add stock, and potatoes, and bring the soup to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and allow to gently simmer for about 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- In the meantime, combine all the meatball ingredients thoroughly combine, however, be gentle, as overmixing will result in dry meatballs. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat in a frying pan. Sear meatballs for a total of about 5 minutes until seared and brown on all sides. You do not need to cook them through - we will finish cooking them in the soup.
- Add seared meatballs and greens to the soup and cover. Continue simmering for about 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Combine 2 eggs, 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan, and 1 tbsp. soy sauce in a small bowl. Pour it into the pot while stirring your soup gently. Cook for 30 seconds or so. At that point, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning to taste with more salt, pepper, oregano, and/or red pepper flakes. Enjoy! Serve with optional lemon wedges and fresh oregano.
