Things You'll Need:
- Meatballs:
- 1 small onion, finely grated
- 1/3 cup chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 slice fresh white bread, crust removed and shredded
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 8 ounces ground chuck, round, or beef
- 8 ounces ground pork
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Soup:
- 12 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound endive, coarsely
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Step 1
The first step in making wedding Soup is to make the meatballs. Add the first six ingredients in a large bowl to blend. Add the Parmesan, beef and pork. Using a teaspoon and shape the meat mixture into 1-inch diameter meatballs. Cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.
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Step 2
Once the meatballs are ready its time to make the soup. Start by bringing the broth to a boil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
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Step 3
Add the meatballs and curly endive and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the endive is tender, about 8 minutes.
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Step 4
Whisk the eggs and cheese in a medium bowl to blend. Stir the soup in a circular motion.
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Step 5
Gradually drizzle the egg mixture into the broth qhile stirring gently with a fork to form thin stands of egg, about 1 minute.
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Step 6
Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
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Step 7
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve. Finish with Parmesan cheese if desired.
