Weeknight Italian Wedding Soup Recipe



Weeknight Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 (12 oz) package Al Fresco tomato and basil chicken meatballs
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch crushed red or green pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Heat 1 Tbs. oil in a small skillet and brown the chicken sausages on all sides, until heated through, 5 minutes total. Remove from heat.
  2. In a deep pot, heat the remaining 2 Tbs. oil over medium-high. Add the onions, garlic, carrots and celery. Add the crushed pepper along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until the veggies start to soften, 6 minutes.
  3. Add the wine and stock. Bring to a light boil.
  4. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, 6 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken sausages and spinach. Simmer for about 5 more minutes. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.
  6. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.
Source:  Bev Cooks

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