Italian Wedding Soup: The Best Cozy Recipe with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a warm, hearty bowl of Italian Wedding Soup made with turkey bacon, packed with flavor and nutrition.
- 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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- 1 pound turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta shapes
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then crumble and set aside.
- Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in the bacon drippings until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in the spinach and cooked turkey bacon.
- Season with Italian seasoning and serve with Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the bacon.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or peas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, cozy soup, turkey bacon soup