Italian Wedding Soup | Ambitious Kitchen

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• Ground turkey (or pork, beef, or chicken)
• Breadcrumbs
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• Egg
• Garlic (minced)
• Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

For the Soup:

• Olive oil
• Garlic (minced)
• Onion (diced)
• Carrots (sliced or diced)
• Celery (sliced or diced)
• Chicken broth
• Acini di pepe (or other small pasta)
• Fresh spinach (or kale/escorole)
• Optional: Fresh parsley and lemon juice for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the Meatballs:
   • Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
   • Roll into small meatballs (~1 inch) and set aside.
2. Prepare the Soup:
   • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   • Sauté garlic, onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
   • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
   • Carefully drop in the meatballs and reduce the heat to a simmer.
   • Cook until meatballs are tender and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
3. Add Pasta and Greens:
   • Stir in acini di pepe and cook according to pasta package instructions.
   • Add spinach or other greens and cook until wilted.
4. Serve:
   • Garnish with fresh parsley, Parmesan, or a squeeze of lemon for added brightness.