Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that brings warmth to your table. This rich, velvety soup features tender meatballs simmered in a savory broth infused with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty meal is as nourishing as it is delicious. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll have a satisfying bowl of goodness ready in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined and shape into one-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced carrots and chopped celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot for flavor bits. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Return the meatballs to the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg