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Italian Wedding Soup II

Name: Italian Wedding Soup II
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 medium heads escarole, cleaned and chopped; 8 cups chicken broth; 1 pound ground beef; 4 eggs, divided; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese

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This recipe was passed down from my grandmother, who was from Agnone, Italy. My mother taught me how to make this. There are several steps to this recipe, but it is worthwhile. Serve it with fresh Italian bread.

Recipe by SHECOOKS2

Updated on October 13, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

7

Yield:

6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

2 medium heads escarole, cleaned and chopped
8 cups chicken broth
1 pound ground beef
4 eggs, divided
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

In a large pot of boiling water, add the escarole and cook until it wilts (this removes the bitter taste from the greens). Remove from heat and strain the greens from the water. When cooled, squeeze out all excess liquid.
In a separate pot over medium heat, bring the broth to a boil. In a separate large bowl, combine the ground beef, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, basil, parsley and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Mix well and form into bite-size balls. Drop the balls into the broth. When they rise to the top, they are cooked.
Add the escarole to the broth. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 3 eggs with the remaining 1 cup of cheese. Pour this mixture into the soup, stirring continuously, until the egg is cooked.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449	Calories
28g	Fat
19g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 7
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g	36%
Saturated Fat 12g	58%
Cholesterol 177mg	59%
Sodium 1364mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 19g	7%
Dietary Fiber 6g	21%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g
Vitamin C 10mg	52%
Calcium 354mg	27%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 981mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.