Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul
Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul is the ultimate solution for chilly days, offering a delightful blend of rich flavors and creamy textures. This hearty soup features tender meatballs made from ground beef and Parmesan cheese, simmered in a luscious broth enriched with fresh spinach and tomatoes. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this dish combines comfort with nutrition, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ 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, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes until golden brown; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil; reduce to simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and add spinach; cook until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 340g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg