Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup)
The perfect marriage of hearty meat and healthy greens, our easy Italian wedding soup recipe is quick and tasty, perfect for a chilly day.Yield: 10 cups
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 267kcal
Ingredients
- 8 c chicken stock (we prefer low sodium)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon parsley, dry (or ½ bunch fresh, chopped)
- 1 lb fresh greens* (spinach, kale, green cabbage)
- 1 lb meatballs, thawed if frozen
- 4 oz Parmesan cheese cut into small cubes
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- In a medium soup pot, add the chicken stock, garlic, parsley, ½ of the fresh greens, and ½ of the Parmesan cubes. Heat over medium high heat, stirring often, scraping the bottom of the pot to catch any Parmesan that might get stuck.
- Add the remaining greens and cheese as you have room in the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add meatballs and simmer until they are heated through.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as desired. Serve with crusty bread and extra, fresh grated, Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
*If using bitter greens, blanch separately by adding to salted, boiling water for 5-10 minutes, until tender. Then drain and add to soup. This will remove some of the bitterness.
This recipe from 2015 was updated in 2017. We made the wedding soup more authentic and easier! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.5g | Protein: 18.3g | Fat: 12.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 900mg | Fiber: 3.9g | Sugar: 3.5g