Italian Wedding Soup with Spinach
6 servings
45 minutes
Italian wedding soup with spinach is a true embodiment of warmth and comfort. Its roots delve deep into Italian traditions where soup symbolizes unity and harmony, much like marriage. Light, tender chicken meatballs infused with the aroma of parmesan blend with a rich broth enriched by notes of white wine. Vegetables sautéed in a mix of butter and olive oil add softness to the flavor, while fresh spinach brings lightness and elegance. This soup is not just nourishing; it warms the soul, awakening memories of family celebrations and cozy evenings. It can be served as an elegant first course or as a comforting home treat. Wedding soup is not just food; it's a story that connects flavors and traditions filled with love and warmth.
1
In a bowl, mix chicken mince, egg, and milk. Stir, add salt, pepper, and parmesan. Roll into balls and bake in the oven for 30 minutes at 180 degrees.
- Minced chicken: 400 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 60 g
2
Chop onion, carrot, and celery into equal cubes. In a pot, sauté the vegetables in olive and butter, pour in 50 ml of wine, and keep on heat for another 2-3 minutes. Then add broth, bring everything to a boil, and finally add meatballs.
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Celery stalk: 4 pieces
- Butter: 50 g
- Dry white wine: to taste
- Chicken broth: 2 l
3
Remove from heat, let it cool slightly, add spinach and other greens.
- Spinach: 400 g
- Fresh cilantro (coriander): to taste
- Parsley: to taste