{"id":5404,"date":"2022-01-13T14:21:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-13T20:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sayulitalife.com\/sayulero\/?p=5404"},"modified":"2022-01-13T14:21:43","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T20:21:43","slug":"live-love-eat-in-sayulita-a-recipe-for-italian-wedding-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sayulitalife.com\/sayulero\/live-love-eat-in-sayulita-a-recipe-for-italian-wedding-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"LIVE,\u00a0 LOVE, &#038; EAT IN SAYULITA: A Recipe for Italian Wedding Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>The weather here in Sayulita is wonderful! Many people drink hot coffee or tea when it is hot. I came across a recipe for Italian Wedding Soup the other day and thought that it would be a wonderful dinner, served hot. So I tried it today. After it was finished, I added a couple of ingredients to up the flavor. Now it is delicious!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Guess what we are having for dinner tonight. Right on your first guess, Italian Wedding Soup paired with the savory Gougeres that you can find in my previous column. What a great combination! So here is my revised recipe, very easy and definitely worth making!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>INGREDIENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients for the meatballs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/2 pound ground chicken<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>I used a big chicken breast that I ground in my food processor<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 cup finely grated parmesan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 cup panko<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>The carniceria on Revolution sells it there<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt (I couldn\u2019t find kosher salt so I used sea salt)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon dried oregano. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>I always crush it in the palm of my hand before adding. Crushing dried herbs releases their oils making them more flavourful.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>The original recipe calls for \u00bc teaspoon dried parsley. I prefer to use fresh whenever possible.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 Tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>I always use organic xtra virgin olive oil. I can always find it at Costco or Mega.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients for the soup:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 Tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 small white onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 cloves garlic, finely minced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>Peeling fresh garlic cloves is 1 of the kitchen prep items I really don\u2019t enjoy doing so I ordered this silicone tube to help peel and it works great<\/em>.<em> The brand is not important. <\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104407\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5404 wp-image-5406\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1642104407\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104407\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_300,h_225,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104407\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_768,h_576,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104407\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1536,h_1152,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104407\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104407\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5357\/IMG_5357.jpg?_i=AA 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>5 cups chicken stock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>I buy the organic bullion cubes and dissolve them in boiling water<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 bunch of organic spinach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>I buy mine from Gustavo and Rosie at our Sayulita Friday market. Their produce is always organic and freshly picked. The original recipe called for curly Kale but I much prefer fresh spinach.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 Tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lemon, juiced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 glugs worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><em>This is not called for in the original recipe but I found that it really enhanced the soup\u2019s flavor. Add a bit, taste, and add more until you reach the flavor that you like. For me, it was 2 glugs.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>..Amy please insert pic of all the ingredients here<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104710\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5404 wp-image-5408\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1642104710\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104710\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_300,h_225,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104710\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_768,h_576,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104710\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1536,h_1152,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104710\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104710\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5334\/IMG_5334.jpg?_i=AA 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>PREPARATION <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preperation for the meatballs:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Combine all the ingredients of the meatballs in a bowl a mix<\/li>\n<li>Form the above mixture into small balls. I used my small trigger release icecream scoop so that they were all the same size.<\/li>\n<li>Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat<\/li>\n<li>Sear the meatballs on all sides until they are golden. This will take approximately 5 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104972\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5404 wp-image-5409\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1642104972\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104972\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_300,h_225,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104972\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_768,h_576,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104972\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1536,h_1152,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104972\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642104972\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5338\/IMG_5338.jpg?_i=AA 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><strong>Soup Preparation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saute the onions until translucent, and then add the garlic and red pepper flakes and saut\u00e9 until just fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Add the broth, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer<\/li>\n<li>Add the spinach to the broth and cook just until the spinach has wilted<\/li>\n<li>Add the meatballs back into the broth<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105109\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5404 wp-image-5410\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1642105109\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105109\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_300,h_225,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105109\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_768,h_576,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105109\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1536,h_1152,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105109\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105109\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5343\/IMG_5343.jpg?_i=AA 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>5. In a small bowl, whisk the egg and parmesan cheese together<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>6. Temper by taking a bit of the broth and then add\u00a0 to the egg mixture<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>7. While stirring, slowly pour the egg mixture into the soup<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105198\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5404 wp-image-5411\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1642105198\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105198\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_300,h_225,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105198\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_768,h_576,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105198\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1536,h_1152,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105198\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105198\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5349\/IMG_5349.jpg?_i=AA 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>8. Add the lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-public-id=\"wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105249\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-post-5404 wp-image-5412\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-transformations=\"w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\" data-version=\"1642105249\" data-seo=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1024,h_768,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105249\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg?_i=AA 1024w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_300,h_225,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105249\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg?_i=AA 300w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_768,h_576,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105249\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg?_i=AA 768w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1536,h_1152,c_scale\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105249\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg?_i=AA 1536w, https:\/\/res.cloudinary.com\/sayulitalife\/images\/w_1920\/f_auto,q_auto\/v1642105249\/wordpress_assets\/IMG_5353\/IMG_5353.jpg?_i=AA 2016w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>I am so looking forward to serving this for dinner tonight. It is so delicious..a full meal in a bowl of soup!!! If you have any questions or comments you can reach me on my web page <strong><a referrerpolicy=\"origin\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sayulitalife.com\/live-love-eat\">Live Love &amp; Eat in Sayulita<\/a><\/strong>. I do love to hear from you!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Submitted by <em><strong>Karina Shecter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Edited by <strong><em>Amy Rose Pearson<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The weather here in Sayulita is wonderful! Many people drink hot coffee or tea when it is hot. 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