Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Capture the magic of Buca di Beppo's famous Italian Wedding Soup with this simplified, yet authentic recipe! This comforting classic features tender chicken, savory meatballs, delicate pastina pasta, and a creamy egg-Romano cheese finish. A perfect weeknight meal that's surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 266.2 kcal

Protein 43g

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Ingredients for Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup

6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth
Chicken Breasts
Meatballs
1 cup (50g) chopped escarole
Italian Pastina
2 large eggs
1/2 cup (40g) grated Romano cheese, plus extra for garnish
Red Pepper
Salt and pepper to taste
Pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano

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How to Make Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
**Make the Meatballs:** In a bowl, gently combine 5 oz (140g) Italian sausage meat. Roll into 1-inch meatballs. Place on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
**Cook the Pastina:** Bring 6 cups (1.4 L) of water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 lb (450g) pastina pasta. Cook until al dente, according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
**Prepare the Chicken:** Slice 4 oz (115g) boneless, skinless chicken breast into thin strips. Brush a baking sheet with olive oil, arrange chicken strips, and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
**Assemble the Soup:** In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 6 cups (1.4 L) chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Add the cooked chicken strips, sausage meatballs, and 1 cup (50g) chopped escarole.
**Create the Egg Mixture:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1/2 cup (40g) grated Romano cheese.
**Finish the Soup:** Slowly drizzle the egg-Romano mixture into the boiling soup, stirring constantly to prevent scrambling. Cook for 1 minute, or until the egg is just set.
**Serve:** Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with diced red bell pepper and extra Romano cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

22g

Fat

30g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup?

Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup?

Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup has approximately 266.2 calories per serving, with about 43 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup?

The key ingredients for Buca Di Beppo Italian Wedding Soup are Chicken Stock, Chicken Breasts, Meatballs, Escarole, Italian Pastina, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.