Jul 13 2026

Wedding Soup Recipe

Time1h
Serves6

Make Wedding Soup Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Broth

Meatballs

Method

Broth Preparation

  1. 1

    Heating Oil

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Sautéing Vegetables

    Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 3

    Adding Garlic

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  4. 4

    Adding Broth and Seasoning

    Pour in the chicken broth and add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Simmering Broth

    Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer while you prepare the meatballs.

Meatball Preparation

  1. 6

    Mixing Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, beaten egg, grated Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 7

    Shaping Meatballs

    Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

  3. 8

    Cooking Meatballs

    Add the meatballs to the simmering broth and cook for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.

Final Assembly

  1. 9

    Adding Greens

    Add the chopped escarole or spinach to the pot and stir.

  2. 10

    Adding Pasta

    Stir in the acini di pepe or orzo pasta and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the pasta is tender.

  3. 11

    Serving the Soup

    Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.

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