Italian Wedding Soup (for Mature Skin)
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This classic Italian Wedding Soup is a deeply nourishing, protein-rich meal that’s especially supportive for mature skin. It combines mineral-rich broth, leafy greens, quality protein, and healthy fats — all key for maintaining skin elasticity, hydration, and resilience as we age.
- Bone Broth → Collagen, amino acids, and minerals to support skin structure and firmness.
- Grass-Fed Beef & Pork → Complete proteins, iron, and zinc to support repair and healthy turnover.
- Spinach → Folate and antioxidants that support circulation and skin vitality.
- Carrots & Celery → Beta-carotene and minerals to help protect against dryness and dullness.
- Olive Oil → Barrier-supporting fats that help skin stay supple and hydrated.
20 min
45 min
6 pers
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
8 oz ground pork
8 oz grass-fed ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp minced fresh oregano
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, beaten
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
For the Soup
2 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided
3 carrots, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups organic chicken bone broth
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Directions
1️⃣ Make the Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, half of the Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Roll into small 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking tray drizzled with half the oil.
2️⃣ Broil
- Place the oven rack on the highest shelf and set oven to broil.
- Broil meatballs for 4–5 minutes, until lightly browned. (They will finish cooking in the soup.)
3️⃣ Build the Soup Base
- Heat remaining oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion. Sauté for about 8 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 2 more minutes.
4️⃣ Simmer
- Pour in bone broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add orzo and meatballs, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook about 10 minutes — until pasta is tender and meatballs are fully cooked.
4️⃣ Finish
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with remaining Parmesan cheese.
Customize Your Bowl
- 🥬 Extra greens: Add escarole, kale, or Swiss chard along with the spinach.
- 🍞 Gluten-free: Use GF breadcrumbs and substitute rice or GF orzo.
- 🥣 Broth boost: Add an extra cup of bone broth for more collagen support.
- 🧄 Gentler option: Reduce garlic slightly if digestion is sensitive.
- 🫒 More healthy fats: Finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil.
Why Your Skin Will Love This Recipe
As skin matures, it benefits from consistent nourishment — especially protein, minerals, and healthy fats. This soup delivers all three in an easy-to-digest, comforting form.
✨ Bone broth provides amino acids that support collagen and skin structure.
✨ High-quality proteins help maintain firmness and support natural repair.
✨ Leafy greens and vegetables offer antioxidants that protect against dullness and environmental stress.
✨ Olive oil helps reinforce the lipid barrier, keeping skin soft and hydrated.
This is the kind of meal that supports skin health quietly and steadily — no trends, no extremes. Just real nourishment that helps your skin age with strength, comfort, and glow.
More Skin-Supportive Comfort Meals from Treesnail Wellness:
Christine Glaser, C.A.
Christine is a certified aromatherapist, essential oil specialist, and organic skin care formulator. She loves empowering others with tools to make healthy changes and understand where natural options can be woven into the fabric of everyday routines.
