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Zuppa Di Festa – Italian Holiday Soup

Zuppa Di Festa Italian holiday soup
A comforting Italian-style soup built from rich chicken broth, escarole, tender meatballs, and a silky egg and Parmesan finish.
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 5 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 11
Calories: 420 kcal
Description
A comforting festive soup that combines chicken broth, escarole, bite-sized meatballs, and an egg-Parmesan ribbon for a warming bowl.
Ingredients
  • 12 cups Chicken broth (preferably homemade)
  • 2 bunches Escarole (washed thoroughly and chopped)
  • 4 Eggs (beaten with 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese)
  • 1 pound Ground chuck
  • 3/4 cup Bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Italian parsley
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Garlic powder (to taste)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions
  1. 1
    Combine the ground chuck, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    Mix thoroughly and shape into small meatballs.
  3. 3
    Bring the chicken broth to a boil.
  4. 4
    Add the chopped escarole.
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 to 8 minutes.
  6. 6
    Drop the meatballs into the broth a few at a time, stirring gently.
  7. 7
    Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through.
  8. 8
    Slowly pour the beaten egg and Parmesan mixture into the simmering broth in a thin, steady stream.
  9. 9
    Stir gently and simmer for 1 minute.
  10. 10
    Turn off the heat and allow the soup to settle for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Keywords: italian soup, holiday soup, chicken broth, meatballs, escarole
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