Description
A comforting Italian-American classic featuring savory pork meatballs, acini di pepe pasta, and fresh spinach in a rich chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 8 cups chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup acini di pepe pasta
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
- Mix ground pork, parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Roll meat into small, marble-sized balls.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened.
- Add chicken broth and return meatballs to the pot; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in acini di pepe pasta and cook until tender (about 10-12 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American