Italian Wedding Soup

Italian Wedding Soup is a comforting, brothy soup from Southern Italy, traditionally served at weddings and celebrations. It typically features a clear chicken or beef broth filled with small meatballs, tender leafy greens like escarole or spinach, and tiny pasta such as acini di pepe or orzo.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is generally balanced, providing a good source of protein from the meatballs and vegetables, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pasta. A typical serving (about 1.5 cups) contains roughly 150-250 calories, making it a relatively light yet satisfying meal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	8 g
Carbs	10 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	800 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	450 IU
Vitamin C	4 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Vitamin K	30 mcg
Folate	40 mcg
Zinc	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The name 'wedding soup' is a translation of 'minestra maritata' (married soup), which poetically refers to the harmonious 'marriage' of its key ingredients—meat and greens—in the broth. Nutritionally, it's a clever way to combine protein, vegetables, and grains in a single, hydrating dish.