But I’m here to tell you it is so easy to make and following this simple recipe people may likely think it was passed down from an Italian Grandmother.
Tips for the Best Italian Wedding Soup
This is my idea of the best Italian Wedding Soup! What makes it the best you’re likely asking? It’s a number of things so here we go:
Searing the meatballs is a game changer in my opinion. Why just simmer them in broth them when you can brown them first add add all that flavor? Make the meatballs small. This is soup, not a big bowl of pasta. Use fresh herbs. They really add great flavor. Stick with the combination of the two meats. Use fresh bread crumbs. Again we’re building better flavor. The texture of dry would throw this recipe off anyway. Don’t be skimpy with the garlic. This is an Italian soup. I like to use 4 cloves here. Bring on the parm! The shredded parmesan will really compliment the soup nicely. It may not be pictured as a finishing garnish, but don’t leave it off! Stick with tiny pasta, I love how it sets this soup apart.
Want to see how easy this Italian Wedding Soup recipe is? Watch the video!
What Pasta to Use for Italian Wedding Soup?
I like this best with acini de pepe. Acini de pepe are just those tiny little round pasta that can usually be found by the other pastas at the grocery store. If you can’t find them orzo will work here as well.
Can I Substitute Other Greens Here?
I prefer the flavor of the spinach best here but kale, endive or escarole are other greens commonly used in Italian Wedding Soup and they would work fine in this recipe. If using one of those previously listed I’d recommend adding them along with the pasta as they’ll need a longer cook time. The spinach cooks almost instantly whereas those others wont. This soup might require a little more prep than some of your average soups (such as grinding up fresh bread crumbs and shaping and browning the tiny meatballs) but the extra steps and extra pan are so worth it in the end. Hope you love it too!
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