Description
A warm and comforting creamy Italian meatball soup, perfect for busy weeknights and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or Italian sausage
- 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup pasta (like orzo or small shells)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form the mixture into meatballs, placing them aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Once the veggies are tender, add in the meatballs and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Pour in the chicken broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the pasta and let it cook until al dente.
- Reduce the heat, add in the heavy cream, and stir well; allow to simmer for a few more minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and enjoy.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare meatballs a day in advance. Variations: Add lemon juice or spinach for added flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg