Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul
If you’re in search of a warm and satisfying meal, look no further than this creamy Italian meatball soup. This delicious dish is the perfect combination of savory ground beef meatballs, fresh spinach, and a rich, creamy broth that will wrap you in comfort with every spoonful. Quick to make and easy to customize, this soup is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 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 bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes until nicely colored on all sides.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same pot until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer.
- Add browned meatballs to the pot and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg