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Mama's Italian Wedding Soup

SUBMITTED BY: Lalena PHOTO BY: PAUPAUCO

"This hearty soup was inspired by a soup I tasted at an Italian wedding. It is sure to please just about everyone! Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 171 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons minced onion
  • 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
  • 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
  • 1 cup seashell pasta
  • 3/4 cup diced carrots

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, cheese, basil and onion. Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls and set aside.
  2. In a large stockpot heat chicken broth to boiling; stir in the spinach, pasta, carrot and meatballs. Return to boil; reduce heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, at a slow boil for 10 minutes or until pasta is al dente, and meatballs are no longer pink inside. Serve hot with Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2006 by MUSIC_MINX
I noticed on reviewer commented on how labor intensive it was to make the tiny meatballs. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2003 by FREDDYNJ
I replaced the onion with some garlic powder. I also browned the meatballs in a frying pan... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2007 by chellebelle
Delicious! I used 1 cup of bread crumbs in the meatballs. I added a squeeze of fresh lemon... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by MAMBROSIO
We absolutely loved this! I added a little garlic powder when making the meatballs and used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by 250607
This is an excellent soup. I tried this once in an Italian restaurant and loved it and this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2006 by GOLFERSWIFE
Yummy! I was initially skeptical because I though the broth might lack flavour. It was really... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by JERALYN V
Great recipe! Instead of shells I used Acine De Pepi. Great taste and very hearty. Will... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by Teresa
I made this for dinner tonight and it was excellent. I used Orzo pasta, and it was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2003 by GIANOULA