Soups
Zuppa di Polpette all'Italiana (Italian Meatball Soup)
Orsi Family Vineyards
2306 Magnolia Drive
Healdsburg, CA 95448
orsifamilyvineyards.com/
- RECIPE YEAR: 2025
- RECIPE BY: Orsi Family
- YIELD: Serves 4
- PAIRS WELL WITH: Aglianico
Chase away winter's chill with this flavorful soup full of vegetables, pasta and meatballs. A meal in a bowl! Enjoy with a glass (or two) of Orsi Family Vineyards Aglianico, Sangiovese, Primitivo or Negro Amaro.
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Orsi Olive Oil
- 1 each Yellow Onion Chopped
- 2 each Carrots Diced 1/4"
- 2 ribs Celery Diced 1/4"
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 each Zucchini Diced 1/4"
- 6 cups Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Tomatoes Crushed with Puree
- 2 teaspoons Rosemary Chopped
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 tablespoon Parsley Chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 cup Macaroni
- 16-20 Meatballs Frozen or Homemade
- Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Grated
Receipe Directions:
In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Add broth, crushed tomatoes with puree, rosemary and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Add parsley, black pepper and macaroni. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add meatballs and simmer 8-10 minutes or until macaroni is tender and meatballs register 165 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. (If soup is not served right away or is being reheated, you may need to add some water or stock.) Serve with grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino.
