Description
Experience the warmth of Italian Meatball Soup—a comforting bowl filled with tender meatballs, vibrant vegetables, and a rich tomato broth. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, inviting everyone to indulge in its delightful flavors and aromas. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this soup is sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or orzo)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer while deglazing the pot.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions; add meatballs during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Just before serving, stir in spinach or kale until wilted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or oats. You can use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version. Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.