The BEST Italian Wedding Soup You’ll Ever Make

The BEST Italian Wedding Soup You'll Ever Make Link to the recipe: https://tastyhomemaderecipes.com/wp-a... Ingredients for the Meatballs: 16 oz ground beef 1/2 cup fresh white bread crumbs (from dried bread made with freshly milled flour) 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 cup finely shredded parmesan 1 egg salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil Ingredients for the Soup: 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 1/4 cup carrots, chopped 1 1/4 cup onion, chopped 3/4 cup celery, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups beef broth 2 - 4 cups water 1 cup dry acini di pepe or orzo pasta 6 oz fresh spinach, roughly chopped Finely shredded parmesan, for serving Instructions: Make Meatballs: Mix beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, oregano, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Shape into small balls. Brown: Sauté meatballs in olive oil until lightly browned; set aside. Cook Veggies: In a pot, sauté carrots, celery, onion, and garlic until soft. Add Broth & Pasta: Add broth, water, salt, pepper, pasta, and meatballs. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Finish: Cook until pasta is tender and meatballs are done. Stir in spinach at the end. Serve: Adjust seasoning and top with Parmesan. Italian Wedding Soup is not actually served at weddings — the name comes from the Italian phrase “minestra maritata,” which means “married soup.” It refers to the perfect “marriage” of flavors between the meat and the greens in the broth. This soup has roots in Southern Italy, where families traditionally made it with whatever meat and seasonal greens they had on hand, turning simple ingredients into a nourishing, comforting meal passed down through generations. 📌 Follow Tasty Homemade Recipes! ✨ Stay connected for delicious recipes and food photography inspiration: 📷 Instagram:   / tastyhomemade_recipes   📘 Facebook:   / tastyhomemaderecipe