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Olive Garden Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

If you're looking for something hearty and comforting, Olive Garden's Italian Wedding Soup is ALWAYS a great choice.
This yummy dish combines tender meatballs, fresh greens, and tiny pasta in a savory broth.
When making this soup, I recommend letting the meatballs simmer gently, which allows the flavors to develop beautifully.
Follow the rest of my great tips and enjoy!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
  
  • 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 10 oz Yellow Onion minced, divided
  • 1/2 lb Ground Beef
  • 1/2 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 Egg
  • 5 tbsp Olive Oil divided
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 Onion large, minced
  • 2 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2/3 cup White Wine
  • 1 lb Spinach
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 3/4 cup Small Pasta
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
 
  • Mix breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, half the minced onion, egg, ground beef, and ground pork in a bowl.
  • Shape this mixture into small meatballs about 3/4 inch in diameter.
  • In a large pot, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add meatballs and cook until browned all over, then remove from the pot and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add remaining olive oil, garlic, and onion.
  • Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, then add flour and stir constantly for one minute.
  • Pour in the white wine and chicken broth.
  • Add pasta, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook until the pasta is tender.
  • Add spinach and meatballs back to the pot.
  • Simmer until the spinach is wilted and meatballs are thoroughly cooked.