Italian Wedding Soup Recipe | Easy Cozy Meatball Soup with Acini di Pepe

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This Italian Wedding Soup is cozy, comforting, and packed with tender homemade meatballs, acini di pepe pasta, kale, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cold weather, family dinners, or when you just need a comforting homemade soup recipe.

If you’re looking for an easy Italian wedding soup recipe with ground beef and simple ingredients, this one is for you.

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🥣 Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

For the Meatballs:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 eggs
• Salt & pepper
• Garlic powder
• 2–3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan
• 2–3 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped

For the Soup:
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2–3 carrots, chopped
• 6 cups chicken stock
• ¾ cup acini di pepe pasta
• 2 cups chopped kale
• Splash of white wine
• 2 bay leaves
• Freshly grated Parmesan for serving

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👩🏻‍🍳 Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, eggs, seasonings, garlic, panko, Parmesan, and parsley. Form small meatballs.
2. Lightly fry the meatballs on both sides until golden. Set aside.
3. In a large pot, sauté chopped carrots and onion until slightly golden.
4. Add chicken stock and bay leaves. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add the meatballs to the pot.
6. Deglaze the meatball pan with a splash of white wine and pour into the soup for extra flavor.
7. Add acini di pepe pasta and cook until tender.
8. Stir in chopped kale and simmer until meatballs are fully cooked.
9. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan on top.

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✨ Tips
• Swap kale for fresh spinach for a more traditional version
• Add celery + fresh garlic to the soup base for extra depth
• Drop in a Parmesan rind while simmering for richer flavor
• Finish with a tiny squeeze of lemon to brighten everything

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