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Lazy Italian Wedding Soup

Craving Italian wedding soup but need a faster option? Our lazy method skips the meatball prep, cutting down on time without losing any of that rich, comforting flavor. You'll be enjoying a warm, hearty bowl of this classic soup in about half the time!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound Italian sausage (removed from casings if in links)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 2 carrots (peeled and diced (about 1 cup))
  • 2 celery stalks (diced (about 1 cup))
  • 2-3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • ¼ - ½ cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup small pasta (acini di pepe or orzo)
  • 1 bunch kale (stems removed and thinly sliced (about 6 cups when chopped))
  • Salt & pepper (to taste)
  • For serving: grated cheese (crusty bread (optional))

Instructions

  • Brown the meat. In a mixing bowl, gently combine the beef and sausage. Then, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meat, breaking it into large pieces while it cooks. Sauté until browned and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Sauté the veggies. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic and Italian seasoning to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables have softened and the onions are translucent.
  • Simmer the soup. Pour in the chicken broth, then stir in the salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
  • Cook the pasta: Add the pasta to the pot, along with 2 cups of water. Allow the soup to continue simmering until the pasta is tender.
  • Add the greens. Stir in the kale, letting it wilt in the hot broth for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Seasoning and serve. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt & pepper and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve with grated parmesan and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal Carbohydrates: 24g Protein: 17g Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 5g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 0.1g Cholesterol: 45mg Sodium: 501mg Potassium: 496mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 5g Vitamin A: 2702IU Vitamin C: 5mg Calcium: 40mg Iron: 2mg