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 wraps you in warmth and flavor. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this comforting soup combines savory ground beef meatballs with rich cream, fresh spinach, and vibrant tomatoes. Easy to prepare in under an hour, it’s a go-to recipe for busy weeknights or special occasions alike. Each spoonful offers a satisfying blend of textures and tastes that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or spices to make it uniquely yours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: 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 mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onions in the same pot until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil; then reduce to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot with fresh basil garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg