Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a delightful and comforting dish that features tender meatballs immersed in a rich, velvety broth. This hearty soup is infused with aromatic garlic, savory onions, and vibrant vegetables, making it an ideal meal for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its easy preparation and flexibility for ingredient swaps, this recipe delivers a warm hug in a bowl that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain or Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion until translucent (about 3 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and add diced tomatoes with their juice. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Return browned meatballs to the pot and let them simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated and warm through before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg