Italian Wedding Soup
Minutes Prep time: 35
Minutes Total time: 70
Servings: 10
Difficulty:
Minutes Prep time: 35
Minutes Total time: 70
Servings: 10
Difficulty:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cans (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Stewed Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic & Oregano, chopped and juice reserved
2 pkgs (32 oz each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 pkg (24 oz each) frozen cooked meatballs
1 cup orzo or acini de pepe pasta, uncooked
2 cups baby spinach leaves, chopped
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Nutrition information
Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
---|---|---|
Calcium | 133 mg | 13% |
Carbohydrate | 17 g | 6% |
Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% |
Total Fat | 11 g | 16% |
Iron | 2 mg | 12% |
Calories | 208 kcal | 10% |
Sodium | 1053 mg | 44% |
Protein | 12 g | 24% |
Saturated Fat | 4 g | 21% |
Sugars | 5 g | 1% |
Vitamin C | 10 mg | 16% |
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium high heat until hot. Add carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add chopped tomatoes with reserved juice and chicken broth. Bring to boil, then lower heat to medium and add meatballs. Simmer 15 minutes.
Add dry pasta and continue to simmer at a low boil, stirring frequently, until pasta is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped spinach. Ladle Italian wedding soup into bowls and top each serving with about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Serve.
Italian Wedding Soup