Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
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- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the vegetables soften. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the can of diced tomatoes. Stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and return the meatballs to the pot. Simmer for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach (or kale). Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the greens are wilted and the soup is heated through.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe provides a comforting and hearty meal.
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
