Mama's Italian Wedding Soup

Tiny meatballs made of ground beef, beaten egg, bread crumbs, and parmesan are combined with spinach, carrot, and pasta for this delicious Italian soup. No wedding required!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 169 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 cup seashell pasta
• 3 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 pound extra-lean ground beef
• ¼ cup dried bread crumbs
• 2 ½ quarts chicken broth
• 2 cups spinach - packed, rinsed and thinly sliced
• ¾ cup diced carrots

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.