Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a delightful, comforting dish filled with savory meatballs, fresh herbs, and a rich, creamy broth that warms both body and soul. Perfect for cozy gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups canned tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to avoid overworking.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent.
- Add canned tomatoes and vegetable broth; stir to combine.
- Lower heat and gradually stir in heavy cream until blended.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and add them to the simmering broth.
- If using, add spinach or kale during the last few minutes of cooking until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg