Creamy Italian Meatball Soup: Hearty Comfort Food You’ll Love
Discover the ultimate comfort food with this creamy Italian meatball soup that will warm your soul.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Add diced onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, add cream, spinach, and basil; simmer until the soup thickens.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use homemade meatballs instead of store-bought.
- Add more vegetables like carrots or celery for added nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup, Comfort Food, Hearty Recipe