Nonies Italian Wedding Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 251.2
  • Total Fat: 11.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 96.5 mg
  • Sodium: 828.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 20.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
  • Protein: 18.4 g

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Introduction

This is a slightly modified version of my grandmothers recipe. I use ground chicken vs. ground beef and no eggs in the meatballs. Lower in fat and cholesterol. Still just as delicious! This is a slightly modified version of my grandmothers recipe. I use ground chicken vs. ground beef and no eggs in the meatballs. Lower in fat and cholesterol. Still just as delicious!
Number of Servings: 6

Ingredients

    Meatballs:
    1 package of ground chicken
    1/4 c of italian flavored bread crumbs
    garlic powder, parsley , basil, salt & pepper to your liking.

    Soup:
    1 Tbsp olive oil
    1/2 C diced onion
    1/2 C chopped celery
    1C thinly silced carrots
    4 C chicken broth
    1 15oz can of diced tomato
    1 10 oz box frozen spinach
    11/2 C small shell pasta
    2 tsp Garlic powder
    1 Tbsp Parsley
    2 tsp oregano
    1 Tbsp basil
    salt & pepper to taste

Tips

If you prefer fresh spinach, add it the last few minutes of cooking.
You can substitute canned carrots for fresh.
If you like a little spice , sprinkle a little crushed red pepper.


Directions

Meatballs:
Mix meat and form into small meatballs by rolling them in your hands.
Place meatballs on lightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes in a 350 oven.
Soup:
Sautee onion and celery in 1 Tbsp of olive oil until tender.
Add carrots, diced tomato, and chicken broth,
bring to a boil.
Cover and Reduce heat ,simmer for about 20 minutes until carrots are tender.
Add frozen spinach, meatballs and pasta.
Season with parsley, basil, garlic powder, oregano and salt & pepper.
Bring up to a boil again, then lower heat and simmer uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or so until pasta is done.
Serve nice and hot with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.


Serving Size: makes 6 1-cup servings