Name: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo); 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Description

A comforting and creamy Italian meatball soup that combines hearty meatballs, rich broth, and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo)
1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

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Instructions

Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Sauté the meatballs in olive oil in a large pot until browned on all sides, then set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened, then add minced garlic, basil, and oregano.
Pour in the broth and bring to a boil, then add pasta and cook according to package instructions.
Return the meatballs to the pot and let them simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
Stir in the heavy cream and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Prep ahead by making meatballs and chopping vegetables the day before.
Adjust the soup’s consistency by adding more or less broth.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Add a splash of broth or cream when reheating to restore creaminess.
This soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3 grams
Sodium: 800 mg
Fat: 20 grams
Saturated Fat: 10 grams
Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
Trans Fat: 0 grams
Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Fiber: 3 grams
Protein: 25 grams
Cholesterol: 80 mg