Quick and Easy Italian Wedding Soup
- 15 Minutes Prep 30 Minutes Total
- 4 Servings
- 260 Calories per Serving
Progresso™ chicken broth and frozen meatballs make an easy family dinner.
Ingredient List
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup coarsely shredded carrot
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth
- 16 frozen cooked beef meatballs (from 22-oz bag)
- 1/3 cup uncooked rosamarina or orzo pasta
- 2 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
Preparation
- In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add broth; heat to boiling. Stir in meatballs and pasta; return to boiling. Cover; reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer. Cook about 10 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
- Add spinach; continue cooking, covered, 4 to 5 minutes or until pasta is tender. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 1/2 teaspoons basil.
Tips
- The orzo in this soup will continue to absorb liquid. If you have leftovers, just add more chicken broth to your soup.
- Purchase shredded carrots to make this even easier.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 4
Serving size: 1 Serving
Amount per serving (Calories ): 260
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 4&½g | 21% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 21g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 17g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 6% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 15% |
| Iron | Value not available | 15% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 9% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 15% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 6% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 20% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 10% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 20% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 30% |
| Copper | Value not available | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 1,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 1,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 1&½,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables ½c,
- Grains 1oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 1oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving1&½
