Italian wedding soup
Escarole meatball broth
Italian wedding soup is a broth-based soup with small meatballs, leafy greens like escarole or spinach, and small pasta such as acini di pepe or orzo.
The name doesn't refer to weddings but translates from Italian *minestra maritata*—the "marriage" of meat and vegetables in the broth.
We ordered Italian wedding soup as a starter.
- escaroleBroad-leafed chicory variety
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
- spinachEdible dark green leaves
- leafy greensEdible plant foliage
- meatballsSeasoned ground protein spheres
little meatballs · broth · pastina · soup · bowl of soup · onion · garlic · carrots · old country · festive meals · celery · olive oil · noodles · simmering · cuisine · regional specialties · Parmesan cheese · family recipes
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