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 blend of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients that brings comfort to any table. This creamy soup features tender meatballs made from lean ground beef, simmered in a savory chicken broth enriched with fresh spinach and diced tomatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, this soup fills your home with inviting aromas and heartwarming flavors. With its quick preparation time and satisfying taste, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite for everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Soup
- 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
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until combined. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same pot until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg