Description
Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish designed to warm your soul on chilly evenings or during casual gatherings. This recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy broth infused with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, this soup serves as the perfect centerpiece for family dinners or cozy nights in. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, it allows you to enjoy a homemade feast without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether you’re looking for comfort food or an impressive dish to share with friends, this creamy Italian meatball soup is sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-blended.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown meatballs for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Remove meatballs and sauté chopped onion in the same pot until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and let them simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg