Italian Wedding Soup: A Warm and Wholesome Delight with Turkey Bacon
A comforting blend of flavors and textures, this Italian Wedding Soup offers a delightful experience for the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
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- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then remove and crumble.
- In the same pot, add onions, carrots, celery, and cook until tender.
- Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add acini di pepe pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in fresh spinach and crumbled turkey bacon.
- Serve hot with grated Parmesan on top.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add more pasta.
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 35 mg