This traditional Wedding Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender homemade chicken meatballs, delicate pasta, and fresh greens in a savory, homemade chicken broth. The dish balances hearty protein with the bright, slightly bitter notes of escarole and endive, creating a harmonious flavor profile that is both warming and refreshing. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal meal for chilly evenings or when you need a nutritious, protein-packed lunch that feels like a warm hug. The long simmering process ensures the broth is deeply flavorful, while the tiny meatballs offer a delightful texture. Perfect for family dinners, this soup stores well and often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. ItâÂÂs a timeless recipe that brings home-style Italian cooking to your table.
Wedding Soup
Description
This traditional Wedding Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender homemade chicken meatballs, delicate pasta, and fresh greens in a savory, homemade chicken broth. The dish balances hearty protein with the bright, slightly bitter notes of escarole and endive, creating a harmonious flavor profile that is both warming and refreshing. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal meal for chilly evenings or when you need a nutritious, protein-packed lunch that feels like a warm hug. The long simmering process ensures the broth is deeply flavorful, while the tiny meatballs offer a delightful texture. Perfect for family dinners, this soup stores well and often tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. ItâÂÂs a timeless recipe that brings home-style Italian cooking to your table.Ingredients
Directions
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Place whole stewing chicken in a large pot with two whole onions.
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Add 2 cans of chicken broth and water to desired height of fluid in pot.
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Season with salt and pepper, and some garlic powder.
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Simmer chicken until it falls off the bones.
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Remove chicken from the fluid, allowing it to cool.
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Remove onions and when cooled, chop into pieces.
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Clean endive and escarole.
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Simmer in a separate pot for about 10 minutes or until wilted looking.
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Drain well and squeeze dry.
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Chop into small pieces.
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Add to the chicken broth along with celery, onions and carrots.
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Debone the chicken and chop into small pieces.
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Add to the pot.
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Make tiny meatballs using meatball mix ( a mix of ground pork and ground beef with bread crumbs).
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Simmer tiny meatballs in some water fo a few minutes until set.
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Add meatballs to the pot.
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Cook all for about 3-4 hours.
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Just before done, cook 1 lb of any type small pasta.
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Add to the soup.
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Serve and ENJOY!!!
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Can sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 20
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1445.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 68.5g106%
- Saturated Fat 18.7g94%
- Cholesterol 505.1mg169%
- Sodium 585.3mg25%
- Total Carbohydrate 21.3g8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.9g24%
- Sugars 9.8g
- Protein 155.6g312%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Difficult and time consuming, but well worth it!!!!
VARIATION: Mix 4 eggs, beaten well, and add 1/4 cup of romano cheese, grated, with 1/4 cup bread crumbs. Add to soup towards end of
Sliced carrots 1 lb Box pasta
