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Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

4.50 from 4 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time: 44 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup --One of the most traditional recipes in Italian cooking is Italian Wedding Soup. This hearty soup gets its name because it was traditionally served at weddings as a first course. It has since become famous for other celebrations and holidays, but Italians still think of it as their "wedding" soup

Ingredients 

Homemade Meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground meat
  • 1/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Soup Ingredients:

  • 64 ounces chicken broth, or chicken stock
  • 6 ounces ditalini pasta
  • 8 ounces frozen spinach

Instructions

  • Start by making the meatballs in a large mixing bowl. Mix the meat, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, and spices.  Mix well. Then roll them out on a greased baking sheet (about 1 teaspoon). Pop into the freezer for about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix well with the chicken broth (stock), spinach, and pasta to the Instant Pot. Then add the frozen meatballs. Add the lid to the Instant Pot, ensure the vent is sealed, set the manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Removed from the Instant Pot, open the lid (it should freely open, NEVER force a cover open). Mix well. Season with additional salt and pepper, and garnish with Parmesan cheese if you would like.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker, Ninja Foodi, or Instant Pot

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

Meat: The perfect meatball recipe for any meal! Use beef, chicken, or turkey to make these tasty bites. You can also use diced Italian sausages if you wish.
Vegetables: You can add veggies like carrots or green beans to the soup. Or you could use kale instead of spinach and endive for something with more flavor!
Pasta: You can substitute out ditalini pasta for elbow macaroni or orzo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 1163mgPotassium: 393mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3395IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 105mgIron: 3mg