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Italian Wedding Soup

In case you didn't know, this soup is the perfect "marriage" (get it?) of ingredients—pasta, meatballs, and veggies. Add parmesan cheese on top.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. mild Italian sausage
  • 1/2 c. grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 c. chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 c. chopped carrots 
  • 1 c. chopped yellow onion
  • 1 c. chopped celery
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. ground black pepper, plus more for serving
  • 6 c. chicken broth
  • 14 oz. can beef broth
  • 1 c. pearl couscous or small pasta
  • 5 oz. baby spinach
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice

Direction

  1. For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450ºF with the oven rack in the upper third of oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with heavy duty aluminum foil.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, mix together the beef, sausage, parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, panko, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form the mixture into about 40 (1/2-inch wide) meatballs. Lightly spray the foil-lined baking sheet with nonstick spray and arrange the meatballs in a single layer.
  3. 3Bake the meatballs until they are firm to the touch, 6 to 8 minutes. Increase the heat to broil. Broil the meatballs until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
  4. 4For the soup: In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onion, and celery, and cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 
  5. 5Gradually stir in the salt, pepper, chicken broth, and beef broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, and add the couscous. Cover and cook 8 minutes or until the couscous is just tender. 
  6. 6Add the spinach and cook until just wilted, 1 minute. Stir in the meatballs and cook until the meatballs are warmed throughout, 2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. 
  7. 7Serve the soup in bowls, and top with additional parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and black pepper.