{"id":3149,"date":"2016-11-23T01:55:24","date_gmt":"2016-11-23T01:55:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/?p=3149"},"modified":"2017-04-14T13:49:06","modified_gmt":"2017-04-14T13:49:06","slug":"italian-wedding-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/italian-wedding-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Wedding Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-01b-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3162\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-01b-1-580x404.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-01b\" width=\"580\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-01b-1-580x404.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-01b-1-300x209.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-01b-1-768x536.jpg 768w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-01b-1.jpg 2006w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Italian Wedding Soup has an odd history.\u00a0 I was introduced to it by our daughter, Kate Newberry.\u00a0 Although I could not trace it&#8217;s origin, I am pretty sure it is not served in Italy at weddings.\u00a0 The &#8220;Wedding&#8221; is not an event, but is the marriage of meatballs and spinach.\u00a0 The end result has many of the same flavors found in one of the first recipe&#8217;s I charted.\u00a0 It resembles my Nana Sarullo&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/simple-italian-soup-like-nana-made\/\">Sicilian Soup<\/a> that I recreated over six years ago.\u00a0 Nana and her family would not have put meatballs in her soup.\u00a0 Nevertheless this is a very tasty dish and will please everyone in your family.<\/p>\n<h2>Meatball Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Pound &#8211; 85\/15 Ground Beef<\/li>\n<li>1 Pound &#8211; Ground Turkey<\/li>\n<li>2 Each &#8211; Large Eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211; Fresh Parsley Leaves<\/li>\n<li>2 Cloves &#8211; Garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 Cup &#8211; Italian Breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup &#8211; Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>2 Teaspoons &#8211; Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Soup Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/4 Cup &#8211; Extra Virgin Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>1 Each &#8211; Large Onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>6 Each &#8211;\u00a0 Carrots, sliced fine<\/li>\n<li>6 Ribs &#8211; Celery, sliced fine<\/li>\n<li>1 Gallon &#8211; Homemade Chicken Stock<\/li>\n<li>2 Teaspoons &#8211;\u00a0 Salt<\/li>\n<li>20-24 Ounces &#8211; Fresh Baby Spinach<\/li>\n<li>1 Pound &#8211; Acini de Pepe Noodles (or tiny star noodles)<\/li>\n<li>3 Each &#8211; Large Eggs<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 Cup &#8211; Fresh Parmesan Cheese, grated<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 Cup &#8211; Fresh Parsley Leaves<\/li>\n<li>Cooked meatballs from ingredients above<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Meatball Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<\/li>\n<li>Combine meatball ingredients in a mixing bowl. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-04.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3151\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-04-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-04\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-04-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-04-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-04-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mix ingredients by hand until you hear, &#8220;Papa, my hands are COLD!&#8221; Do not over-mix.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-05.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3152\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-05-469x580.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-05\" width=\"469\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-05-469x580.jpg 469w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-05-243x300.jpg 243w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-05-768x949.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 469px) 100vw, 469px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Roll meatballs into balls the size of large marbles, or about the diameter of a nickel.<\/li>\n<li>Place on two large cookie sheets covered in foil.\u00a0 Oil will not be necessary.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-07-Meatballs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3153\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-07-Meatballs-580x423.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-07-meatballs\" width=\"580\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-07-Meatballs-580x423.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-07-Meatballs-300x219.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-07-Meatballs-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cook for 15-20 minutes until meatballs begin to turn brown.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-08-Meatballs-cooked.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3154\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-08-Meatballs-cooked-580x398.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-08-meatballs-cooked\" width=\"580\" height=\"398\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-08-Meatballs-cooked-580x398.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-08-Meatballs-cooked-300x206.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-08-Meatballs-cooked-768x528.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Cool as the soup is being prepared.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Soup Instructions<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Begin with an extra large Dutch oven.\u00a0 Mine is 13&#8243; in diameter and 5&#8243; tall.<\/li>\n<li>Chop the celery and carrots into 1\/4&#8243; cubes. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-09-Carrots.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3155\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-09-Carrots-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-09-carrots\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-09-Carrots-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-09-Carrots-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-09-Carrots-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Saute the onions, carrots and celery in the olive oil until the onions are clear.<\/li>\n<li>Add chicken stock and salt and bring to a slow boil.<\/li>\n<li>Simmer until vegetables become soft, approximately 30 minutes. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-10-Bubliscious.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3158\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-10-Bubliscious-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-10-bubliscious\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-10-Bubliscious-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-10-Bubliscious-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-10-Bubliscious-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add Acini de Pepe noodles and cook until al Dente, approximately 10 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Add the fully cooked meatballs and bring to temperature of soup.<\/li>\n<li>Add spinach.\u00a0 The volume will reduce to very little. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-111-Spinich-Added.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3156\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-111-Spinich-Added-580x435.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-111-spinich-added\" width=\"580\" height=\"435\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-111-Spinich-Added-580x435.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-111-Spinich-Added-300x225.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-111-Spinich-Added-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl combine the remaining Parmesan cheese and the remaining 3 eggs and blend with a fork.\u00a0 Pour into the soup and immediately stir until fully incorporated. This will add extra richness. <a href=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-12-Added-Noodles-Cheese-and-Eggs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3157\" src=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-12-Added-Noodles-Cheese-and-Eggs-580x404.jpg\" alt=\"italian-wedding-soup-12-added-noodles-cheese-and-eggs\" width=\"580\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-12-Added-Noodles-Cheese-and-Eggs-580x404.jpg 580w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-12-Added-Noodles-Cheese-and-Eggs-300x209.jpg 300w, http:\/\/52sundaydinners.com\/recipes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-12-Added-Noodles-Cheese-and-Eggs-768x535.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Add the remaining parsley leaves and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Serve with Italian Paninis of basil pesto, salami, bologna and provolone cheese for a perfect pairing.<\/h3>\n<h3>Serves 10 adults and a bunch of off-spring Italian kids. 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