Easy Italian Wedding Soup

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5 from 6 votes

Cozy and delicious Italian Wedding Soup is protein-packed, and incredibly nourishing. Made with beef meatballs, plenty of vegetables, and orzo pasta all simmered together in a savory broth. The perfect comfort food for colder months!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American, Italian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: servings

Author: Rena

Ingredients

Meatballs:

1 lb lean ground beef
2 large eggs beaten
1/4 cup panko bread crumbs use GF if possible
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Soup:

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 red bell pepper diced
8 cups beef broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta
2 cups chopped kale
Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl combine the beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Make 1 tablespoon of meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking tray. Once all the meatballs are done shaping, bake for 10-12 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a dutch oven or a soup pot, heat the oil. Sauté the celery, carrots, onion, and pepper for 4-5 minutes over medium heat. Add the broth and bring it to a boil.
As soon as the meatballs are done baking, carefully transfer them into the soup. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
Stir in the orzo and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Over the last 2 minutes, add the chopped kale to the soup. Season to your taste and serve warm.

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Notes

To store: Seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days. Rewarm leftovers in a large pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a bit more broth or water, as needed. You can also reheat this soup in the microwave until hot.
To freeze: Place in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Be sure to label the soup with the date, so you know when it went into the freezer. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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