Mama's Italian Wedding Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• 1 cup orzo or acini di pepe pasta
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper and cook for another minute.
3. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add the cooked chicken, spinach, and orzo or acini di pepe. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked.
5. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Italian wedding soup is a popular Italian-American dish that is often served at Italian weddings.
• The soup is typically made of chicken broth, vegetables, and pasta or rice.
• The name of the soup is believed to come from the combination of ingredients, which are said to resemble a bride and groom.