Description
Indulge in the warmth of Creamy Italian Meatball Soup, a delightful combination of tender meatballs, creamy broth, and hearty pasta. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings alike. Each spoonful offers a rich blend of bold Italian flavors that will satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or beef and pork mix)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh spinach or basil
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to form meatballs.
- Sauté onion and celery in olive oil until softened; add garlic and cook briefly.
- Brown the meatballs in the pot for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and tomatoes; season and simmer.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach or basil; mix well.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg