{"product_id":"new-anderson-house-little-italy-wedding-soup-mix","title":"Anderson House Little Italy Wedding Soup Mix","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-recipe-ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.andersonhousefoods.com\/products\/little-italy-wedding-soup\/\"\u003eLittle Italy Wedding Soup Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"\u003etbsp\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eOlive oil\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eMedium onion, chopped (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"1\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"\u003elb\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eTurkey Italian sausage, about 4-5 links\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"2\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eEgg whites, or 1 egg, beaten\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"10\"\u003e10\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"\u003ecups\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eChicken broth\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-amount\" data-decimal=\"4\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-measurement\"\u003ecups\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eEscarole, or 1 head, chopped (may substitute 1 box frozen spinach)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-heading\"\u003eOptional\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ingredient-checkbox\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003eShredded parmesan cheese\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\" class=\"cooked-single-ingredient cooked-ingredient\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cooked-ing-name\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-recipe-directions\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-heading\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 1\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreparing the meatballs:\u003cbr\u003eTo form meatballs easily, keep a bowl of cold water nearby and dip fingers between rolling meatballs. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 2\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Push the turkey sausage out of the casings into mixing bowl. Discard casings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 3\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Add contents of smaller packet of breadcrumb mixture and egg to the bowl with the turkey. Combine mixture well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 4\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Form small meatballs by hand, about 60. Set aside in refrigerator, or freezer, until ready to add to the soup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 5\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePreparing the soup:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 6\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. In a 6 quart pot, heat oil over medium low heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, then add the contents of the larger vegetable seasoning packet. (If omitting onion, add the contents of the larger vegetable seasoning packet to the oil, stir for 30 seconds. )\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 7\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Add broth, stir and bring to a boil.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 8\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Add meatballs, cover and simmer 20 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 9\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. Uncover,bring soup to a boil. Stir in tiny pasta and escarole (or spinach).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 10\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Return to a simmer, cover and cook 10-15 minutes. If soup is too thick, add 1-3 cups of water, as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 11\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Serve with Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for a fine family dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-heading\"\u003eNutrition Tips\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 12\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo boost vegetables, add 1 1\/2 cups chopped pattypan squash or yellow squash with escarole. To vary vegetables, substitute 1 bulb chopped fennel for onion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo boost whole grains, add 1\/2 cup whole grain farro when adding broth. Look for whole grain farro versus pearled farro which is not whole grain. Serve with crusty whole grain bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo give a Mediterranean twist and to cut sodium, top each serving with 1 tablespoon chopped, unsalted pecans as substitute for optional Parmesan cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cut saturated fat and sodium, halve the amount of sausage and prepare with low-fat, lower sodium chicken sausage as substitute for Italian sausage, or substitute 1 pound extra lean ground turkey plus 1\/2 teaspoon each salt-free garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper, or go Vegetarian. For ease of preparation, crumble and sauté sausage or ground turkey first, along with bread crumb mixture eliminating the need to prepare the meatballs. If using optional Parmesan cheese, sprinkle on just a tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese for each serving. Or instead of Parmesan cheese, garnish each serving with 3 or 4 fresh basil leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo cut sodium, prepare with low sodium broth. To cut sodium further, substitute water for half of the broth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-heading\"\u003eVegetarian Variation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 13\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will use vegetable broth and butternut squash instead of the meat in this variation. The smaller packet of breadcrumbs is not necessary in this recipe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you need:\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Medium Onion, Chopped, optional\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Pound Butternut Squash, Peeled and Chopped into 1-inch chunks\u003cbr\u003e• 3 Cloves Garlic, Diced\u003cbr\u003e• 10 Cups Vegetable Broth\u003cbr\u003e• 1 Head Escarole, Chopped, about 4 cups (may substitute 1 box frozen spinach)\u003cbr\u003eOptional: Shredded Parmesan Cheese\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what you do:\u003cbr\u003e1. In a 6-8 quart pot, sauté onion, squash, and garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes and then add the contents of the larger vegetable seasoning packet\u003cbr\u003e2. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes, covered.\u003cbr\u003e3. Bring soup back to a boil and add the tiny pasta, and escarole.\u003cbr\u003e4. Bring heat back to a simmer, cover and cook 10-15minutes.\u003cbr\u003e5. Serve with Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for a fine family dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-heading\"\u003eSlow Cooker Variation\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-single-direction cooked-direction\" data-step=\"Step 14\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cooked-dir-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended slow cooker size: 4 quart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing the Meatballs:\u003cbr\u003e1. Follow directions for preparing the meatballs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreparing the Soup:\u003cbr\u003e1. Place broth, chopped onion, meatballs, and contents of the larger seasoning packet into the bowl of 4-6 quart slow cooker.\u003cbr\u003e2. Set the heat on low and let simmer  6 to 7 hours covered.\u003cbr\u003e3. Add pasta packet, cover and continue to cook for 45 minutes longer and serve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Tips:\u003cbr\u003eIf prefer not to add the escarole, may use 8 cups of broth instead of 10 cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Anderson House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57866983506302,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/7936\/6526\/files\/image_193890ac-c74f-4a47-b10e-dc51c2a95de3.jpg?v=1787082238","url":"https:\/\/gingersuptown.shop\/products\/new-anderson-house-little-italy-wedding-soup-mix","provider":"gingersuptown.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}