Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich, velvety broth infused with garlic and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup offers comfort and satisfaction in every spoonful. With easy-to-find ingredients and a simple preparation process, you can whip up this delightful meal in no time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and seasoning. Mix gently to avoid tough meatballs.
- Form golf ball-sized meatballs and brown them in a large pot with olive oil over medium heat for about five minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add diced tomatoes (with juice), garlic, herbs, and chicken broth; simmer for ten minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; return meatballs to the pot along with fresh spinach.
- Simmer everything on low heat for an additional fifteen minutes until flavors meld and meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top and accompany with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg