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Comforting Italian Wedding Soup

Hearty Comforting Italian Wedding Soup You’ll Crave Daily

This Comforting Italian Wedding Soup is filled with flavorful meatballs, vibrant vegetables, and gluten-free orzo, creating a heartwarming dish for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Comfort Foods
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Organic Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning dried herbs can be swapped if fresh is unavailable
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Crushed) or garlic powder as an alternative
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs gluten-free panko is a great substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to your taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground offers a better flavor
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley you can replace it with other herbs like basil
  • 1 large Egg for a vegan version, consider a flaxseed egg
For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth (or Stock) or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Orzo or Pasta substitute with any gluten-free pasta shape
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery sliced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano any mix of dried herbs can be used
  • 2 cups Spinach substitute with kale or chard
  • to taste Salt & Pepper for final seasoning adjustments

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • large pot

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine organic ground beef, Italian seasoning, crushed garlic, gluten-free bread crumbs, salt, black pepper, chopped parsley, and the egg. Mix until well combined, then form into 16 small meatballs.
  2. Place the formed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for about 15 minutes.
  3. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic. Cook, covered, for about 8 minutes.
  4. Remove the lid and pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the oregano and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Once boiling, stir in the gluten-free orzo and reduce heat slightly. Cook for about 7 minutes.
  6. Carefully drop the chilled meatballs into the boiling soup. Allow them to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach, mix well, and then turn off the heat.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and frozen for longer storage.

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