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Quick Cozy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe 30-Minute Easy Homemade

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A quick and easy Italian wedding soup featuring tender turkey meatballs, fresh herbs, spinach, and orzo pasta, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for cozy family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground turkey (organic, lean preferred)
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (Italian style or plain)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • Optional garnishes: extra grated Parmesan cheese, fresh lemon wedges, fresh basil or parsley sprigs

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into small, bite-size meatballs (about 1 inch). You should get roughly 20 meatballs. Set aside.
  3. Heat a large stockpot over medium heat. Add a splash of olive oil, then sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened and onion is translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering broth. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook gently for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice.
  6. Stir in the orzo pasta and cook uncovered for 6-8 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  7. In the last 2 minutes of cooking, add the fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted.
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Use a gentle simmer to cook meatballs to prevent breaking. Watch orzo closely to avoid overcooking. Leftovers taste better after a day. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and pasta alternatives. Add a splash of broth or water when reheating if soup thickens.

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