print icon
Print This Recipe

California Italian Wedding Soup

SUBMITTED BY: DPATEL  PHOTO BY: somethingdifferentagain?! 

"This is my variation of a standard recipe. I like fresh basil and a little lemon rind, so those are basically my only changes. This is a quick and easy soup with flavors that impress all."
California Italian Wedding Soup Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 129 times with an average star rating of 4.7
Read Reviews (106)
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

SERVINGS

 (Help)
    
Servings
 

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Italian flat leaf parsley (optional)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
  • 5 3/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups finely sliced escarole (spinach may be substituted)
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta), uncooked
  • grated Parmesan cheese for topping

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together the meat, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil, parsley, and green onions; shape into 3/4 inch balls.
  2. Pour broth into a large saucepan over high heat. When boiling, drop in meatballs. Stir in escarole, lemon zest and orzo. Return to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with cheese.
ADVERTISEMENT

REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 22, 2008 by ASHLEY_S 
I have been making this recipe for about 4 years now and consider it the best version of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 14, 2003 by WUNDERDA 
This is good but I tried it the 2nd time with just pork meatballs and it is much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 3, 2006 by REESERCAT 
This is a light soup that is perfect with deli sandwiches for a quick and easy summer meal. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 27, 2004 by WANDA 
Wow! I have never rated a recipe before, but I randomly came across this one and thought the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 3, 2006 by PHILHERB 
I have been making Italian wedding soup for years and everyone loves it, yes it is so easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 5, 2006 by DOLCEVITA 
Wonderful soup - the lemon zest is mandatory! I used all the fresh herbs as recommended, plus ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 3, 2006 by Krista 
This is a great recipe, however, I changed it slightly by using half lean pork meat and half... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 3, 2008 by GodivaGirl 
DELICIOUS! Fresh herbs are a must to give this such flavor. My meatballs were 1/2" and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 6, 2004 by LWYANCEY 
This soup was excellent! I've never had Italian Wedding Soup anywhere but Atlanta Bread Co.,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.73 star rating.
Reviewed on may 10, 2004 by JDVMD 
Delicious! I was looking for something to make using ground beef because I was sick of... MORE

MORE MEMBER REVIEWS

 
ADVERTISEMENT

RELATED PHOTOS FOR THIS RECIPE

POST A PHOTO    MORE PHOTOS

Nutritional Information
California Italian Wedding Soup

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 189

  • Total Fat: 7.6g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg
  • Sodium: 1061mg
  • Total Carbs: 16.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.4g
  • Protein: 13.5g

VIEW DETAILED NUTRITION

About: Nutrition Info

Powered by: ESHA Nutrient Database

 
Select Your Version:  United States  |  Canada  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Germany  |  France  |  China  |  Japan  |  Frequently Asked Questions What's this?