Italian Wedding Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 20 minutes  Servings: 4  Author: Olivelle (Styled the Chivilla Bay Way)

🌴 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This Italian Wedding Soup is the definition of cozy comfort. Tender, flavorful meatballs simmer with hearty vegetables, pasta, and fresh spinach in a savory, garlicky broth enhanced with Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic. Finished with Parmesan and parsley, it’s warming, satisfying, and perfect any time of year—whether you’re fighting off a chill or just craving a classic bowl of soup.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef

• ½ lb ground pork

• 1 egg

• ½ cup panko bread crumbs

• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 large garlic cloves, minced

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 Tbsp Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning

• 1 tsp Sicilian Seasoning Salt

• 2 tsp Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic

• 3 Tbsp PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil, for cooking

For the Soup:

• 1 yellow onion, diced

• 3 large carrots, diced

• 2 celery ribs, diced

• 1 tsp Sicilian Seasoning Salt

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 3 Tbsp Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic

• 6 cups chicken stock

• 1 Tbsp Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning

• ¾ cup dried short pasta (ditalini, acini di pepe, or orzo)

• 4 cups fresh spinach

For Serving:

• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Chopped parsley

👩🍳 Directions

1. Make the meatballs:
   In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients except PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil.
   Mix gently and form into 1-inch meatballs.

2. Brown the meatballs:
   Heat PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil in a large pot over medium heat.
   Brown meatballs in batches, 1–2 minutes per side.
   Remove and set aside.

3. Build the soup base:
   In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery.
   Sauté 5 minutes, until softened. Season with Sicilian Seasoning Salt.

4. Add garlic & balsamic:
   Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
   Add Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic, then pour in chicken stock.
   Stir in Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning.

5. Simmer:
   Bring soup to a gentle simmer.
   Add pasta and cook 5 minutes.

6. Finish the soup:
   Return meatballs to the pot and add spinach.
   Cook 3–4 minutes, until pasta is tender and spinach is wilted.

7. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and garnish with Parmesan and chopped parsley.

✨ Chivilla Bay Tips & Swaps

• 🍲 Swap ground turkey or chicken for lighter meatballs

• 🍝 Add extra pasta if you like a heartier soup

• 🌿 Kale works well in place of spinach

• ❄️ Soup freezes well — add pasta fresh when reheating if possible

• 🧄 Like it extra garlicky? Add one more clove

🫒 Featured Chivilla Bay Favorites

• PizzaOlio Infused Olive Oil

• Roasted Garlic White Barrel Aged Balsamic

• Herb & Garlic Dipper & Seasoning

• Sicilian Seasoning Salt