Italian wedding soup sounds fancy, but it's really old-school : Italian peasants would throw a bunch of humble ingredients into the pot for an easy, satisfying meal. Luckily, the result was beyond delicious! This carries on the tradition with homemade , a rich broth, and pasta or couscous. The meatballs roast separately and are fantastic on their own, in this soup, or added to classic . They can also be mixed, shaped, and roasted a day ahead and refrigerated.
Serve each bowl of soup with a hunk of and you've got yourself a delicious meal. Add this recipe to your list of favorite !
Why is it called Italian wedding soup?
Despite the name, this soup has nothing to do with weddings in Italy. Italians call it "minestra maritata" or marriage soup, because of the delicious marriage of different ingredients: vegetables, meat, and pasta. It eventually became known as Italian wedding soup.
What are the meatballs made of in Italian wedding soup?
The meatballs may just be the best part of this soup! They're made with a 50/50 mixture of ground beef and mild Italian sausage. Love spice? Feel free to use hot Italian sausage. You'll also find standard meatball ingredients such as egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper, on top of flavorful additions like garlic, parmesan, and chopped parsely.
What pasta is best for Italian wedding soup?
Pearl couscous is perfect for this recipe because it's small and allows you to get some in every bite! If you can't find pearl couscous, though, any sort of short pasta will work.
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