Let this serve as your reminder to make Italian wedding soup on Christmas eve.
Carson Downing
Homemadechicken noodle soupgets a fresh spin.
Hearty homemadechicken meatballsadd flavor, and escarolethe traditional green in Italian wedding soupmelts into silky, flavorful ribbons.
At first glanceescarolecould be mistaken for lettuce; the bitter green is a good choice for salads and soups.
Here’s how to make our classic Italian wedding soup recipe.
Why Is it Called Italian Wedding Soup?
The name for this classic meatball and greens soup comes from the Italian phrase minestra maritat or married soup.
This references the way the flavors combine to become one, as in a happy marriage.
Line a 1510-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
of the salt, and 1/2 tsp.
Add ground chicken; mix well.
Shape mixture into forty 11/4-inch meatballs.
Arrange in prepared baking pan.
Bake, turning once, until cooked through (165F), 12 to 15 minutes.
Cook Vegetables
In a 5- to 6-qt.
pot heat oil over medium.
Add carrots and remaining 1/2 cup onion and two cloves garlic.
Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
Assemble Soup
Stir in broth and remaining 1/2 tsp.
salt and 1/4 tsp.
Bring just to boiling; reduce heat.
Simmer, covered, until carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
Cook, uncovered, until pasta is tender, 8 to 10 minutes more.
Stir in meatballs, escarole, and pesto; heat through.
Top servings with shaved Parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
How to Make Italian Wedding Soup in the Pressure Cooker
Place a 6-qt.
electric pressure cooker on the saute setting.
Add oil to pot.
Return all meatballs to cooker.
Add broth and chopped carrots; lock lid in place.
Set on high pressure to cook 5 minutes.
Stir in cooked pasta, pesto, and greens.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Serve with additional Parmesan and lemon wedges.
Transfer to a 41/2- or 5-qt.
Add broth and chopped carrots.
Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or high 4 to 5 hours.
If using low, turn to high.
Stir in cooked pasta, pesto, and greens.
Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
Serve with additional Parmesan and lemon wedges.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
