You definitely do not have to get married to enjoy Italian Wedding Soup.
We have tried at least 6 versions of Italian wedding soup. All were similar but all had a few variations. Here is a version of this traditional Italian staple that was compiled from all of those efforts. New Italian Recipes Presents: Italian Meat Balls: Spice mix: Preparation: Roll into 1 - 1 1/2 inch balls, should make 25-30. Sauté in olive oil until just brown on the outside. Remove form heat and set aside. Ingredients for the soup: More Soup Ingredients: Soup Preparation: Add garlic and sauté 2 more minutes. Add the ham, then the balsamic vinegar and let it be absorbed. Add sherry and let it reduce (This seems kind of like a lot of steps, we know, but they all build layers of flavor that will set your creation apart from most. This is the type of technique a Professional Chef would use to create a dish that people rave about, and unfortunately, pay through the nose for. Unfortunately, that is, unless you own the restaurant!) When sherry is almost evaporated, add the chicken stock, pasta, meat balls and oregano. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the pasta is soft. Add the chopped basil and the whole arugula leaves, and simmer 1 more minute and remove from heat. Add Italian parsley and Parmigiano-reggiano to complete this wonderful, Italian soup recipe that will have your friends calling you "Gourmet Extraordinaire". We do not know the origin of Italian wedding soup, nor how it got its unusual but romantic name. Maybe there is not that much of a story here, really. Could be, it is just a traditional soup served at weddings in a particular region of the country. That probably is it, but Aletha and Dave are going to go on believing there is much more to it than that. We are nothing, if not "romantic". If you know something interesting about Italian wedding soup, please send that info to us and we will put it as an addendum for this Italian wedding soup recipe and give you credit. Buon appetito always!
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