Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul
Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul is a heartwarming dish perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This delightful soup features tender meatballs made from ground beef, swimming in a rich and creamy broth infused with fresh herbs and vegetables. With every spoonful, you’ll experience layers of flavor and comforting warmth, making it feel like a hug in a bowl. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights yet special enough for any occasion. Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in this deliciously satisfying meal that promises smiles all around.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 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, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add meatballs back into the pot; simmer gently.
- After about 15 minutes of simmering, stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach until wilted (about 2 minutes).
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg