Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul
Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul is a delightful dish that brings warmth and comfort in every spoonful. This rich and creamy soup features hearty meatballs nestled in a flavorful broth, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends and family. Each bite is reminiscent of home-cooked meals filled with love, ensuring that this recipe will quickly become a cherished favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- 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 large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes until golden.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same pot until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer. Return 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 hot with fresh basil as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg