Italian Meatball Soup: The Cozy, Indulgent Recipe You’ll Love
Indulge in the warmth of Italian Meatball Soup, a comforting dish that showcases tender meatballs in a rich broth. Perfect for any season, this recipe promises both flavor and satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: soups
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrot, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat chicken broth over medium heat. Add diced tomatoes, carrots, and celery. Bring to a simmer.
- Carefully add meatballs to the soup. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of red wine to the broth.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg