Name: Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 0.5714 lb lean ground beef Meatballs; 0.5714 lb mild Italian sausage Meatballs; 0.2857 cup Flat-leaf parsley chopped, Meatballs; 1.1429 large egg Meatballs; 0.5714 cup Panko breadcrumbs Meatballs; 1.1429 tbsp Olive Oil Soup; 1.1429 cup Carrots chopped, Soup; 1.1429 cup Yellow onion chopped, Soup; 1.1429 cup Celery chopped, Soup; 3.4286 clove Garlic finely chopped, Soup; 1.1429 tsp Kosher salt Soup; 1.1429 tsp Black Pepper Soup; 6.8571 cup Chicken Broth Soup; 16 oz Beef Broth Soup; 1.1429 cup pearl couscous Soup; 5.7143 oz Baby spinach Soup; 2.2857 tbsp Lemon Juice Soup; 0 count parsley chopped, for serving (optional); 0 count Parmesan Cheese for serving (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1
Prepare and cook the meatballs
Preheat the oven to 450°F. Combine the beef, sausage, parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, panko, salt, and pepper. Form into small 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a foil-lined sheet pan coated with cooking spray. Bake until firm, 6 to 8 minutes. Switch to broil and brown the tops, 2 to 4 minutes.
Tip: Rolling the meatballs with damp hands helps them keep their shape.
Cleanup: Discard the foil after broiling to avoid scrubbing stuck-on bits.
2
Build the soup base
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, and celery and cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the salt, pepper, chicken broth, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
Tip: Cut vegetables into even pieces so they sauté uniformly.
Cleanup: Wipe down the stovetop while the broth comes to a boil.
3
Cook the couscous
Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and stir in the pearl couscous. Cover and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes.
Tip: Stir once halfway through to prevent sticking on the bottom of the pot.
Cleanup: Place used measuring cups in hot water to loosen any broth residue.
4
Finish the soup
Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the cooked meatballs and warm through for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add the lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Tip: A little extra lemon brightens the broth if it tastes too rich.
Cleanup: Soak the pot before dinner to make washing easier later.

Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

Italian Wedding Soup

Cooking Instructions

Prepare and cook the meatballs

Build the soup base

Cook the couscous

Finish the soup

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