{"id":263317,"date":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/the-cozy-30-minute-soup-i-make-on-repeat-the-recipe-critic\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T12:00:00","slug":"the-cozy-30-minute-soup-i-make-on-repeat-the-recipe-critic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/16\/the-cozy-30-minute-soup-i-make-on-repeat-the-recipe-critic\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cozy 30-Minute Soup I Make on Repeat &#8211; The Recipe Critic"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"952\" height=\"2000\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-1.png\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"This easy Italian wedding soup is made with tender chicken and sausage meatballs, acini de pepe pasta, vegetables, and spinach in a savory broth.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-1.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/noscript><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! <strong>Tender chicken meatballs<\/strong>, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a <strong>savory broth<\/strong> for a simple meal that\u2019s <strong>hearty, flavorful, and easy to make<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Serving bowl of Italian wedding soup surrounded by crusty bread and parmesan cheese. \" class=\"wp-image-348539\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__inner\"><!-- .block-reader-review__stars --><\/p>\n<p class=\"block-reader-review__title\">A Reader\u2019s Review<\/p>\n<div class=\"block-reader-review__quote\">\n<p>I found this recipe through Pinterest and it is my FAVORITE recipe, possibly ever! My family loves this soup. I\u2019ve made it for a work luncheon also and it was eaten up so fast! I had lots of requests for this recipe. Thank you so much! It\u2019s amazing! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__quote --><\/p>\n<p>-Sarah<\/p>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__citation --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-reader-review__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-reader-review --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 id=\"h-the-perfect-pairing-of-flavor\" class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\">The Perfect Pairing of Flavor<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Big Meatball Flavor:<\/strong> Chicken and Italian sausage make the meatballs tender and full of flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy One-Pot Meal:<\/strong> The meatballs, pasta, and veggies all cook in one pot. That means less cleanup!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perfect for Dinner:<\/strong> This soup is filling on its own. Or serve it with <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-bread\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">crusty bread<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/easy-homemade-garlic-knots\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">garlic knots<\/a>, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/green-goddess-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">simple green salad<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-ingredients-for-italian-wedding-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients for Italian Wedding Soup<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled  Italian wedding soup ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-348542\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled  Italian wedding soup ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-348542\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoup-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Acini di Pepe:<\/strong> This tiny pasta is classic in Italian wedding soup. Can\u2019t find it? Use orzo instead.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/chicken-broth\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"210588\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Homemade Chicken Stock<\/strong><\/a>: Switch up the stock for broth if it\u2019s what you have on hand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled meatball ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-348543\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-1200x800.png\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled meatball ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-348543\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IngredientsWithLabelsItalianWeddingSoupMeatballs-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Ground Chicken and Sausage:<\/strong> Use both for tender, flavorful meatballs. Remove the sausage casing before mixing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Breadcrumbs:<\/strong> Click <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-breadcrumbs\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"186132\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to try making your own!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-make-italian-wedding-soup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Italian Wedding Soup<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tender meatballs and tiny pasta make this soup so good. Carrots, celery, and spinach add even more flavor. Best of all, it\u2019s ready in about 30 minutes. Love cozy Italian soups? Try my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/minestrone-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">minestrone soup<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/slow-cooker-pasta-e-fagioli-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">pasta e fagioli<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/creamy-chicken-gnocchi-soup-olive-garden-copycat\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">creamy chicken gnocchi soup<\/a> next.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Make the Meatballs:<\/strong> Add ground chicken, sausage, bread crumbs, egg, <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-seasoning\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian seasoning<\/a>, salt, and pepper to a bowl, then mix well. Roll into 1-inch small meatballs. You should get about 25\u201330.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the Veggies:<\/strong> Heat olive oil in a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/46n7wLb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">large pot<\/a>, then add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook for 2\u20133 minutes, or until tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Simmer:<\/strong> Add the chicken broth, acini di pepe, and meatballs, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. The meatballs should be cooked through and the pasta al dente.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add Spinach:<\/strong> Stir in the baby spinach and cook until wilted. Add salt and black pepper to taste, then top Italian wedding soup with Parmesan cheese and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348525\" alt=\"Meatballs mixed and rolled out. \" class=\"wp-image-348525\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348525\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Meatballs mixed and rolled out. \" class=\"wp-image-348525\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348521\" alt=\"Carrots, onion, celery and garlic cooking in a pot. \" class=\"wp-image-348521\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348521\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Carrots, onion, celery and garlic cooking in a pot. \" class=\"wp-image-348521\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348523\" alt=\"Meatballs being added to the soup. \" class=\"wp-image-348523\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348523\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Meatballs being added to the soup. \" class=\"wp-image-348523\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348522\" alt=\"Spinach and parmesan cheese added to the soup at the end. \" class=\"wp-image-348522\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1200x800.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"348522\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Spinach and parmesan cheese added to the soup at the end. \" class=\"wp-image-348522\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 id=\"h-must-have-tools-for-this-recipe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Must Have Tools for This Recipe <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Italian-Wedding-Soup-1.png&amp;description=Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"42203\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-42619\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"42619\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1132645570\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1132645570\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-42619-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-42619-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"42619\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Meatballs<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-42619-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-18 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">8 ounces ground chicken<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-19 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">8 ounces ground chicken sausage<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-20 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bc cup breadcrumbs<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-21 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 large egg<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-22 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 tablespoon Italian seasoning<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-23 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">salt and pepper<\/span>. Stir until combined. Roll into one-inch meatballs, making about 25-30.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-none\">Soup<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-42619-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large pot, add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-25 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">1 tablespoon olive oil<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-26 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bc cup diced yellow onion<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-27 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 large diced carrots<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-28 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">2 stalks diced celery<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-29 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">3 cloves minced garlic<\/span>. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until tender. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-42619-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Add <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-30 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">10 cups chicken stock<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-31 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup uncooked acini di pepe pasta<\/span>, and the shaped meatballs to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the pasta is tender. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-42619-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-32 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">4 cups chopped spinach<\/span> and allow to wilt. Season with salt and pepper, then top with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-42619-33 wprm-block-text-bold\" data-both-units=\"0\">\u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-42619-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Storage Instructions<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Refrigerator:<\/strong> Store cooled soup in an airtight container for 3\u20135 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Freezer:<\/strong> Freeze cooled soup in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Leave a little room for expansion.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reheat:<\/strong> Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat on the stove or in the microwave until warmed through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-42619-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">320<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">21<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">82<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">808<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">776<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6091<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">119<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Large pot of Italian wedding soup, with a vintage ladle.\" class=\"wp-image-348540\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-1200x1799.jpg\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Large pot of Italian wedding soup, with a vintage ladle.\" class=\"wp-image-348540\" title=\"There\u2019s a lot to love about Italian wedding soup! Tender chicken meatballs, vegetables, tiny pasta, and spinach come together in a savory broth for a simple meal that\u2019s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/italian-wedding-soup\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Classic Italian Wedding Soup\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/italian-wedding-soup-5-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-related-posts cwp-large\">\n<div class=\"block-post-listing layout-4up-list\">\n<header>\n<div class=\"block-post-listing__title\">\n<h2>More Savory Soups to Try<\/h2>\n<p>Italian wedding soup is one of my favorite cold-weather meals. 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