Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced carrot
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup small shaped pasta
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and sauté until they are softened.
3. Add the ground beef and cook until it is no longer pink.
4. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
6. Add the pasta and cook until it is tender, about 10 minutes.
7. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, black pepper, oregano, and parsley.
8. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• Italian Wedding Soup is a popular dish in Italian-American cuisine.
• The name of this dish comes from the Italian phrase “minestra maritata”, which means “married soup”.
• The traditional version of this soup includes chicken, beef, and vegetables.
• This soup is often served as a starter or main course at Italian wedding receptions.