Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul
If you’re craving a warm and cozy meal that brings everyone together, try this Creamy Italian Meatball Soup. This comforting dish features tender meatballs in a rich, creamy broth filled with fresh spinach and tomatoes, making it perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights. It’s not only easy to prepare but also incredibly satisfying, offering a delightful combination of flavors that will warm your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ 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, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches until golden (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onions until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot with fresh basil as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg