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Italian Wedding Soup

Hearty Vegetable Meatball Soup: A Cozy Delight

This comforting soup blends flavorful mini-meatballs with a rich vegetable broth, making it perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 0.5 pounds ground turkey lean
  • 0.5 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup grated zucchini excess moisture removed
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1.5 cups diced carrots
  • 4 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups vegetable broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • 6 cups chopped kale stems removed
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta uncooked

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Mix the ground turkey, chicken, breadcrumbs, zucchini, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until just combined.
  • Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and brown meatballs in batches, setting them aside.
  • In the same pot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
  • Add minced garlic and dried basil, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, bring to a boil, and scrape any browned bits from the pot.
  • Return the meatballs to the pot. Simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  • In another pot, cook ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Drain.
  • Add pasta, green peas, and kale to the soup. Cook until kale is wilted.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, consider adding a splash of soy sauce or a handful of fresh herbs before serving.