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    Ask Chef Dennis » Recipes » Italian Wedding Soup with Tortellini

    Italian Wedding Soup with Tortellini

    Published: Jan 15, 2018 · Modified: Feb 21, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley · 30 Comments·This post includes affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Italian Wedding Soup is a great way to start any meal or simply add in a loaf of crusty bread and a salad and you’ve got a delicious healthy light dinner! But no matter when you serve it or for what occasion you’re sure to get smiles from your guests down to the very last spoonful.

    White bowl of Italian wedding soup with a spoon sitting on a dark red napkin

    Wouldn’t your family enjoy a bowlful of this Italian Wedding soup?

    ingredients to make Italian Wedding Soup in bowls on a white cutting board

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients for the soup (I forgot the breadcrumbs for the meatballs).

    diced celery, carrots, and onion in a large stock pot simmering

    As with most soups, you start with a mirepoix, diced carrots, celery and onions. Simmer the veggies about 5 minutes.

    stock pot full of ingredients to make Italian wedding soup with tortellini and spinach

    After letting the soup simmer for about an hour, its time to add the escarole and if you want to make it a little heartier for dinner add in your favorite tortellini or mini ravioli.

    I used a three cheese tortellini but feel free to use your favorite. You could also use rice, leftover risotto, or any other small pasta shape you enjoy.

    overhead partial view of White bowl of Italian wedding soup with a spoon sitting on a dark red napkin

    Whether you serve this for dinner, lunch or you’re next party everyone is going to love the simplicity and flavors of this Italian Classic. Just don’t forget to have plenty of crusty bread, European butter and Romano cheese on hand, throw in a salad and you just made dinner a special occasion.

    Homemade soups are easy to make. Using leftovers to create deliciousness in your kitchen’s soup pot. What is your favorite soup?

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    Italian Wedding Soup with Tortellini

    Nothing says love a bowl of Italian Wedding Soup.  Add your favorite tortellini to the soup and you’ve got a bowlful of body and soul-warming deliciousness.  
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 553kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 carrots diced
    • 4 stalks celery diced
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 head escarole chopped or your favorite green
    • olive oil for sauteing veggies
    • sea salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 cups chicken stock
    • 8 ounces tortellini optional

    Mini Meatballs

    • 1 lb ground chicken or your favorite combination of meatball meat
    • 1 egg I used organic / cage free
    • ½ cup breadcrumbs I used gluten free
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon basil
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely minced
    • 2 tablespoons grated Romano
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions

    • heat a small stock pot and add olive oil to sweat down the veggies (mirepoix)
    • Add in diced celery, carrots and onion stir well and season with a little sea salt and black pepper, allow to cook for 3-4 minutes
    • Add chicken stock , bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer

    Mini Meatballs

    • add all the meatball ingredients into a bowl and mix just enough to incorporate all the ingredients. Be careful not to overmix
    • Form marble size meatballs from the mix and when finished drop them gently into the hot broth.
    • After the soup has simmered for about an hour, add in the chopped escarole and tortellini
    • Serve with a little grated romano cheese and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 169mg | Sodium: 1171mg | Potassium: 1480mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 7855IU | Vitamin C: 14.2mg | Calcium: 247mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. Natalie

      September 19, 2021 at 11:51 am

      5 stars
      Lovely light soup. One of my favorite.

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    2. Jamie

      September 18, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious and flavorful!

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    3. Rob

      September 18, 2021 at 12:33 pm

      5 stars
      Looks delicious!

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    4. Luca

      September 18, 2021 at 10:14 am

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe, really easy to follow!

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    5. Addie

      September 17, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a hearty and flavorful soup!

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    6. Brianna

      September 17, 2021 at 3:57 pm

      5 stars
      So flavorful, absolutely love the meatballs!

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