Italian Wedding Soup is the ultimate comfort food—Nonna’s penicillin in a bowl. And with Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this soup is just the thing for a cozy date night in.
In this video, I’ll show you how to make a classic Italian wedding soup with tender meatballs and delicate pastina that cooks right in the pot. It’s warm, nourishing, and deeply comforting—the kind of meal that feels like a hug.
🍲 Chicken Broth Recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNQlGb59Q5Y
Tiny Meatballs
1/2 pound ground veal (or beef/pork)
1 egg
3 tbsp grated pecorino, caciocavallo, or parmigiano
3 tbsp dried bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
Pastina
1 1/2 cups flour
2 eggs
1 tbsp flour
6 cups chicken broth
🎥 Filming and Video Editing by Francesca Sacco
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Sicilian Feasts https://www.amazon.com/Sicilian-Feasts-Illustrated-Authentic-Hippocrene/dp/0781814332
The Cooking of Emilia-Romagna: https://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Emilia-Romagna-Illustrated-Culinary-Treasures-ebook/dp/B0F8STRP2Q
Language and Travel Guide to Sicily https://www.amazon.com/Language-Travel-Sicily-English-Italian/dp/078181149X
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37 Comments
❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 new recipe 🥳
I can’t wait. I wing it every time so I don’t have consistency.
It's a great day when Giovanna posts a new video! ❤👩🍳
Hi Giovanna and Nicoletta!!💕
I am so glad to See you again.❤
I missed you so much! Thank you for this pleasure. It's always a pleasure to be with you. Greetings from Serbia
Sollte ein Wunder geschehen und mein Freund (in Deutschland) und ich (in Dänemark) am Valentinstag zusammentreffen, werde ich
diese spezielle Suppe für ihn zubereiten, das wäre wirklich schön. Vielen Dank für das Rezept und Grüße aus DK-Lokken.
Sweet video.
Joyful Giovanna – it's wonderful to have this latest addition to your archive! Aside from this heartwarming recipe, let me compliment you on your finger nails. Wonderful to meet your delightful daughter, Dr. Nicoletta LaMarca Sacco, who set me straight about the name of this soup at 3:56 Italian Wedding Soup is a mistranslation of "minestra maritata," meaning "married soup," referring to the marriage of meat and vegetables, not a wedding celebration.
Looks delicious. Love seeing you, your husband and daughter.
One of my favorites and looks delicious! I'm especially delighted to know the true meaning behind the name of the soup! Much love from Colorado ❤ 💕
Thanks Giovanna for this delicious recipe. Will definitely be trying it out.
Excellent for Valentines day.
It sure is great Giovanna, is back cooking again. Thank you, for the wonderful recipes Giovanna.
Few things make me happier than a post from YOU!!!!!
I never realized that “pastina” could be made fresh! Thanks for this wonderful recipe. I wonder if I could make it with gluten free flour?
This was so lovely and I'm so glad to see you back! I've always wanted to try to make this soup. You making those little meatballs with your daughter reminded me of when I was a little girl and made similar little meatballs with my grandma for the Christmas lasagna. 💖
This is one of my favorite soups!
Benvenuta! Mi hai mancato moltissimo?
How much chicken broth is used?
Ben ben ritrovata.
I use a garlic press bella!
Thanks for clarifying the "Wedding Soup" misnomer & your recipe.
Edit: Did I miss the addition of chopped spinach?
Grazie per la ricetta Giovanna. Sono felicissima di rivederti.
So nice to see you again.. Loved you video and recipe . Happy Valentines Day 💕
What a wonderful video! ❤️
Dear Giovanna,
I'm really looking forward to making this soup after my cold is gone. Thank you. ❤
I always enjoy watching you cook Giovanna! You are an inspiration!
Beautiful, beautiful. Looks delicious. Thank you so much, Happy Valentines Day! Karla in Cali.
I love wedding soup. My fathers family made it all through the winter months. It was so good. And oddly it was made around Christmas time a lot to.
Thank you Dear Giovanna for the great Italian soup . All the time we enjoy your video.
I had no idea you could make your own pastina!!
WE ALL LOVE YOU TWO!
So charming, and a comfort to watch! Thank you! 🙂
Just ordered your Sicilian Feasts cookbook, Giovanna! I love this soup but have never made it. Thank you!
What a easy way to make pasta. Thank you for sharing! Can't wait to make it.
Wonderful to see you.
I made this and loved every spoonful of it. Thank you Giovanna! Much love from the Js.
A wild Giovanna appears! It’s lovely to see you again and that looks delicious!!