The basic idea here is a broth-based soup filled with greens and meat. Simple, healthy, delicious, and allergy-friendly. Fun Fact: the name “Italian Wedding” Soup is actually a misnomer as the soup really has nothing to do with weddings. The original Italian name for the soup (minestra maritata) simply refers to greens and meat “marrying” well in this dish. Versions of this soup have been enjoyed throughout Europe for centuries, long before adding pasta to the dish became popular. The Italian Wedding Soup served at Italian restaurants is the American version of this traditional fare. If you want to read more about this, check out this article. CHeck out the recipe at The Fit Cookie!