Italian Wedding Soup

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Viewer Requests

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 35 min

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Ingredients

Meatballs:

1 small onion, grated
1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large egg
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 slice fresh white bread, crust trimmed, bread torn into small pieces
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
8 ounces ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
Freshly ground black pepper

Soup:

12 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 pound curly endive, coarsely chopped (1 pound of escarole would be a good substitution)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

To make the meatballs: Stir the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Stir in the cheese, beef and pork. Using 1 1/2 teaspoons for each, shape the meat mixture into 1-inch-diameter meatballs. Place on a baking sheet.

To make the soup: Bring the broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and curly endive and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the curly endive is tender, about 8 minutes. Whisk the eggs and cheese in a medium bowl to blend. Stir the soup in a circular motion. Gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the moving broth, stirring gently with a fork to form thin stands of egg, about 1 minute. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Finish soup with parmesan cheese if desired.

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marie milford, CT 11-05-2009
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Thie Real Thing!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've seen many versions of this soup...but this is the most authentic one! Don't be afraid to add the eggs...that's what... makes it authentic. Easy to make and delicious. Just like my Italian grandma and mother taught me.!! I use escarole but any leafy green will do. Now that the weather is getting colder...please try this. You won't be disappointed!!Read more
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Deb Akron, OH 11-04-2009
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veal does make the meatballs lighter tasting
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I have made this soup several times & endive just does it justice. I use pinage in a pinch or escarole. I also put orzo in... for a pasta. Just throw it in towards the end or even in the left over while it is still hot. It won't absorb as much stock then.Read more
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Jennifer Great Falls, VA 10-29-2009
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Veal meatballs make it better
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

having grown up in Western PA where this soup has been served for many, many years, the true version uses ground veal with... seasoning and cheese for the the meatballs- beef is too heavy. And, make the meatballs the size of small marbles so that they easliy fit on your spoon. Usually use small pasta (instead of the egg) and spinach too. My guests always love this soup.Read more
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Corinne Sparks, MD 10-24-2009
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Wonderful Chilly Day Meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this soup twice and my family loves it. I did make a few changes such as substituting ground chicken for the beef... and pork, substituting spinach for half of the escarole and endive, using plain bread crumbs instead of bread and adding a small pasta. I also pre-baked the meatballs to give them a bit of a toasty flavor. The egg and Parmesan mixture that is added at the end makes the dish. Read more
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stacey lowell, MA 10-19-2009
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first time making this
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was my 1st time making this soup. I thought it was really good, Especially with the grated pam cheese that you add at... the end. I read the other reviews before I started. I used half of a pouns of 95% lean ground beef with a pound of ground turkey for the meatballs. With that amount I was able to make extra meatballs to use on another night. I decided to brown the meatballs before putting them in the soup and I;m glad I did. Ii added Acini di pepe and used spinach. I would try it the other way next time to see what one I like better. I think this soup was VERY good.Read more
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amy Somerset, PA 10-14-2009
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This one's a real hit!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this for a party and it was a huge hit! Even my husband, who's not a 'soup person' loved it. I used spinach instead... of escarole and added some chicken to the soup. I like either organic or hearty stock instead of the regular broth. Awesome, awesome recipe!Read more