Recipe Highlights
- Low Sodium
- Low Saturated Fat
- Low Carb
- High Protein
- Make-Ahead Meal
Make Ahead Options
Italian Wedding Soup freezes well. Package cooled soup in 2-cup freezer-safe containers. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave.
Ingredients for Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
- Unsalted Butter
- Olive Oil
- Frozen Seasoning Blend – I used Walmart’s Great Value Brand. You can substitute any brand that has onions and bell peppers.
- Frozen Sliced Carrots – no peeling or chopping required
- Unsalted Chicken Stock – I like Pacific Foods Organic
- Frozen Turkey Meatballs – Look for the lowest sodium brand. Target’s Good & Gather is the lowest I’ve found so far.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – Campbell’s Healthy Request
- Ditalini pasta or any small pasta will work
- Oregano and Black Pepper
- Baby Spinach – fresh works best
Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Italian Wedding Soup refers to the "marriage" of flavors between the meat and veggies in the soup. This version uses frozen meatballs and veggies, which saves time without sacrificing the flavor.
Equipment
- Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 (10-ounce) package Frozen Seasoning Blend such as Great Value
- 1 (12-ounce) package Frozen Sliced Carrots
- 2 (32-ounce) cartons Unsalted Chicken Stock
- 1 (20-ounce) bag Frozen Turkey Meatballs such as Good & Gather
- 1 (10½-ounce) can Less Sodium Cream of Mushroom Soup such as Campbell's Heart Healthy
- ½ cup Ditallini Pasta
- ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
- ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 (10-ounce) package Baby Spinach
Instructions
- Select saute setting on a 6-quart pressure cooker. Add butter and oil. Once the butter melts, add the carrots and the seasoning blend. Cook and stir until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Press cancel. Stir in stock, meatballs, soup, pasta, oregano, and pepper.
- Lock the lid and close the pressure release valve. Pressure-cook on HIGH for 10 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release. Stir in the spinach until wilted.
- Serving size is just under 2 cups.
Notes
Balance The Plate
- 8 slices Dave's Killer Bread 21 Whole Grains and Seeds Thin-Sliced
- 4 teaspoons Parmesan Cheese, grated
Nutrition Facts
Pressure Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Serving Size
2 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
258
% Daily Value*
Fat
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
641
mg
28
%
Carbohydrates
22
g
8
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Carb Count
1
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Food Groups ***Meat = 1.5 servings, Starch = .5 serving, Vegetable = 1.5 servings
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