An anti-inflammatory soup fit for a wedding

 Here is a traditional Italian soup eaten at weddings, it is literally called Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup) 
 
This little bowl packs a mighty punch for its anti-inflammatory properties and its packed with nutrients.  It’s the perfect bowl for these spring afternoons and evenings and you’ll be so satisfied after having a bowl. This is my version to improve the anti-inflammatory effects.
 
Minestra Maritata (Italian Wedding Soup) 
Serves – 6 portions
Total time – 20 minutes
Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp coconut oil, divided
• 1 ½ cups onion - chopped
• 1 cup carrot - chopped
• 1 cup celery - chopped
• 4 Tbsp minced garlic
• 6 cups unsalted chicken broth/bone broth
• 6 ounces orzo, (whole-wheat) can substitute for quinoa
• 1 ½ Tbsp fresh oregano - chopped
• ½ Tbsp sea salt
• 24 cooked chicken/turkey meatballs (roughly golf ball sized) 
• 4 cups baby spinach

 
Method

1. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large, heavy based pot or Pyrex dish over medium-high heat. 
2. Add the onion, carrot, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent.  This can take 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the broth, cover and bring to a boil. 
4. Add orzo/quinoa, oregano and salt; cover and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is just tender or the quinoa has opened.   This can take about 9 minutes.
5. Stir in meatballs and spinach, then cook until the meatballs are heated through and the spinach is wilted.  This can take 2 to 4 minutes.
6. Serve drizzled with the remaining 3 tablespoons oil.

 
I love recipes like this, packed with flavour and goodness and they are simple to make!
Enjoy!
 
 
 
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