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## Instructions
### 1. **Make the Meatballs**
In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and form into small bite-sized meatballs.
### 2. **Brown the Meatballs**
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
### 3. **Sauté the Veggies**
In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until tender and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
### 4. **Add Broth and Simmer**
Return meatballs to the pot and pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
### 5. **Cook the Pasta and Greens**
Add pasta to the pot and cook until al dente, usually about 7 minutes. Add spinach or escarole in the last few minutes of cooking.
### 6. **Season and Serve**
Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan and fresh parsley.
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## Tips for the Best Italian Wedding Soup
* Use a mix of beef and pork for extra flavor and tenderness in the meatballs.
* For a lighter version, bake the meatballs instead of browning them in oil.
* Don’t overcook the pasta to avoid mushy texture; add it toward the end.
* Substitute greens based on what you have — kale, Swiss chard, or even cabbage work well.
* Freeze leftovers without pasta and add fresh pasta when reheating.
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## Perfect For…
* Cozy family dinners
* Entertaining guests with a classic Italian favorite
* Meal prepping hearty, nutritious lunches
* Serving as a starter or a main course
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## Final Thoughts
**Italian Wedding Soup** is the ultimate comfort food that’s easy to make and endlessly satisfying. Its harmonious blend of meat, greens, pasta, and broth is sure to warm you up on a chilly day or anytime you need a nourishing meal. Give this recipe a try and experience the true “marriage” of flavors in every spoonful.
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