Italian Wedding Soup with Swiss Chard, Carrots, & Tomatoes
As the weather cools down, traditional Italian wedding soup is a comforting and healthy option for lunch or a starter. And it couldn’t be easier to make! Just a half an hour and a few simple ingredients, and you have a fresh, delicious, homemade soup.
*For a vegetarian or vegan option, simply substitute vegetable broth.
Italian Wedding Soup with Swiss Chard, Carrots, & Tomatoes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp./½ oz. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup/4 oz. finely chopped onion
- ½ cup/2 oz. finely chopped carrot
- 1 tsp. thyme leaves
- ½ tsp. finely chopped rosemary
- 1 Tbsp. finely chopped garlic
- 2 cup/2 oz. Swiss chard sliced into ¼” ribbons
- 4 cups no sodium added chicken broth*
- 1 14 oz. can plum tomatoes
- ¼ cup ancini de pepe
- ¼ cup sliced basil
Instructions
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Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the oil, onion, carrot, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until the onions are softened and starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in the garlic and Swiss chard and continue to cook until aromatic (about 30 seconds). Add the stock, tomatoes, and acini de pepe. Bring to a simmer.
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Season with salt and pepper and cook until the ancini de pepe is al dente (about 10 minutes). Taste and adjust seasoning.
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Divide between 4 bowls and sprinkle with basil.
Recipe Notes
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