Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Preparation and Cooking

1. 1

   Make the Meatballs

   In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

2. 2

   Form the Meatballs

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

3. 3

   Brown the Meatballs

   In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   Prepare the Broth

   In the same pot, add diced prosciutto and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly crispy. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

5. 5

   Cook the Meatballs in Broth

   Return the browned meatballs to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.

6. 6

   Add Pasta and Spinach

   Add pastini to the pot and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7-8 minutes. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, stir in the chopped spinach.

7. 7

   Serve

   Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with additional grated parmesan cheese before serving.