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    Home » Recipes » Entrees

    Italian Wedding Soup

    Published: Sep 11, 2013 · Modified: Aug 20, 2021 by Kelly Stilwell · This post may contain affiliate links 13 Comments

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    My family loves soup. Even living in Florida, there is just something comforting about a steaming bowl of goodness and a crusty piece of bread or these Cheddar Bay biscuits.

    My older daughter loves Italian Wedding Soup. She orders it when we go out, but I had never made it. I honestly thought it would be a lot of work. I found the original version in Cuisine Splendid Soups & Spectacular Sides that I picked up at Sam's Club, and changed a few things, like omitting spinach. I love spinach, I just thought I would try it without. I may add it next time.

    This version was so easy, it is going on my monthly rotation! I hope you enjoy it, too.

    Italian Wedding Soup

    Italian Wedding Soup

    This delicious and filling soup is the perfect meal! Serve with crusty bread.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Course: Dinner
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Author: Kelly Stilwell

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 cup diced celery
    • 1 cup diced onion
    • 1 cup diced carrot
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 1 cup diced ham
    • 1 cup dry white wine
    • 8 cups chicken broth
    • 2 teaspoon Italian herbs
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 30 mini meatballs*
    • 2 cans cannellini beans
    • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
    • 2 eggs
    • Shredded Parmesan cheese

    *I bought a package of fresh Italian meatballs at the grocery store and broke each into 3 mini meatballs. Any recipe for Italian meatballs will do.

      Instructions

      • Saute celery, onion, carrot, garlic, and ham until veggies are soft and the mixture is lightly browned, about 15 minutes.
      • Add wine, scraping up any browned pieces. This is a big part of the delicious flavor of this dish, so don't rush.
      • Continue cooking until liquid is almost evaporated.
      • Add broth, Italian herbs, and the baby leaf. Bring mixture to a boil, and then simmer for 30 minutes.
      • Drop meatballs into simmering soup and cook for about 5 minutes, until meatballs float.
      • Add beans and parsley. Remove bay leaf.
      • Whisk eggs. Add about 1 cup of the broth to eggs, continuing to whisk lightly.
      • Remove the pot from heat, stirring in the egg mixture.
      • Top soup with Parmesan cheese.
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      Though this was easy, it did take a bit longer than meals I usually make. It was so worth the extra effort! Everyone loved it and it was one of those dishes that was even better the next day. Enjoy!

      Italian Wedding Soup

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      Reader Interactions

      Comments

      1. Maryann

        August 24, 2017 at 3:23 pm

        Can you freeze this soup

        Reply
        • Kelly Stilwell

          August 29, 2017 at 9:16 am

          I have not tried to freeze it because we eat it all, but I think it would be fine to freeze as long as you do it by the next day.

          Reply
      2. Kimberly B

        February 15, 2014 at 9:16 pm

        Yum! Pinned this so I can make it next week, looks delicious!

        Reply
      3. Jen @TheFithousewife

        September 18, 2013 at 1:43 pm

        That looks so good...wish I could make it right now as it's raining out and cold! I will save this recipe for sure, thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
      4. Julie

        September 18, 2013 at 9:55 am

        Hi I saw your recipe at what's cooking wed. and this looks so good.
        Julie from julieslifestyle.blogspot.com

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        • Kelly

          September 18, 2013 at 10:12 am

          Thank you, Julie! I so appreciate you letting me know!

          Reply
      5. Akaleistar

        September 14, 2013 at 9:03 pm

        That looks so good!

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        • Kelly Stilwell

          September 14, 2013 at 9:10 pm

          Thank you! It really was delish! Thanks for visiting and taking the time to comment!

          Reply
      6. Tasha

        September 11, 2013 at 10:55 pm

        5 stars
        Oh WOW! I haven't had this soup in ages! I used to have it every week when I was a waitress. It would be "Soup of the day" once a week. YUMMY!

        Reply
      7. Michelle G.

        September 11, 2013 at 6:59 pm

        This looks scrumptious! And easy to make and hearty!!! Thanks for sharing! I'm in the South and there's something about a good bowl of soup - no matter the season!

        Reply
      8. Chelsea Day

        September 11, 2013 at 6:22 pm

        5 stars
        That looks soooo good. I have been having a craving for soup lately so I will have to give this a try.

        Reply
      9. Jennifer

        September 11, 2013 at 6:15 pm

        That looks so yummy!

        Reply
      10. Tiffany Divalocks

        September 11, 2013 at 4:32 pm

        5 stars
        Looks good! I love soup too and it doesn't have to be winter time for me to eat it lol

        Reply

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