Italian wedding soup
Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup is a traditional Italian soup consisting of green vegetables and meat. It is known for its rich flavor and hearty ingredients, making it a popular dish in Italian-American households.
Etymology
The name "Italian wedding soup" is a mistranslation of the Italian phrase "minestra maritata," which means "married soup." This refers to the perfect "marriage" of flavors between the greens and the meat, rather than any connection to weddings.
Ingredients
The main ingredients of Italian wedding soup typically include:
- Meatballs - Often made from a mixture of ground beef, pork, or chicken, seasoned with herbs and spices.
- Broth - A clear broth, usually made from chicken stock or beef stock.
- Leaf vegetables - Such as spinach, kale, or escarole.
- Pasta - Small pasta shapes like acini di pepe or orzo.
- Cheese - Often Parmesan cheese is used for garnishing.
Preparation
The preparation of Italian wedding soup involves several steps:
1. Meatballs: The meatballs are prepared by mixing ground meat with breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. They are then rolled into small balls and either baked or fried.
2. Broth: The broth is prepared by simmering chicken bones or beef bones with onions, carrots, and celery to extract flavors.
3. Soup Assembly: The meatballs are added to the broth along with the chosen greens and pasta. The soup is simmered until the pasta is cooked and the flavors are well combined.
4. Serving: The soup is served hot, often garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of black pepper.
Variations
There are many regional variations of Italian wedding soup, with some recipes including additional ingredients such as:
Cultural Significance
Italian wedding soup is a staple in many Italian-American homes and is often served at family gatherings and special occasions. Its comforting and nourishing qualities make it a beloved dish across generations.
Related pages
Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.
W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:
- Most insurances accepted or discounted self-pay rates. We will obtain insurance prior authorizations if needed.
- Generic GLP1 weight loss injections from $125 for the starting dose.
- Also offer prescription weight loss medications including Phentermine, Qsymia, Diethylpropion, Contrave etc.
NYC weight loss doctor appointments
Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.
- Call 718-946-5500 to lose weight in NYC or for medical weight loss in Philadelphia 215-676-2334.
- Tags:NYC medical weight loss, Philadelphia lose weight Zepbound NYC, Budget GLP1 weight loss injections, Wegovy Philadelphia, Wegovy NYC, Philadelphia medical weight loss, Brookly weight loss and Wegovy NYC
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
