Italian Wedding Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A comforting and hearty soup featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like acini di pepe)
- 4 ounces turkey bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chicken ham, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crisp.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Stir in the chicken ham and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Mix in the spinach and beaten egg, stirring until the spinach wilts.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a heartier soup, add more chicken ham or other vegetables.
- This soup can be made ahead and reheated for later meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon, Chicken Ham