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Minestra Maritata Recipe

Italian · Soup · 60 min total

Minestra Maritata, or 'married soup,' is a hearty Italian wedding soup featuring a rich broth, tender meatballs, leafy greens, and tiny pasta. This recipe brings together simple ingredients for a comforting, classic dish.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup small pasta (such as acini di pepe or orzo)
• 4 cups chopped escarole or spinach
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground pork, ground beef, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; form into 1-inch meatballs.
2. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Carefully drop meatballs into the broth; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
3. Add pasta to the pot and cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
4. Stir in escarole or spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with additional grated Parmesan on top.

Tips

• For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; the pasta will absorb broth, so add extra broth when reheating.
• To freeze, omit pasta and add cooked pasta when reheating.

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