Name: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey; ½ cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 carrots, diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo); 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

Description

A delicious and comforting soup combining classic Italian meatballs with creamy broth and vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
½ cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo)
1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the ground beef or turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form this mixture into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Carefully add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for 15-20 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
Stir in the heavy cream, pasta, spinach or kale, dried basil, and dried oregano. Cook for another 10 minutes until the pasta is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve hot in bowls, topped with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the soup sit for a bit before serving. You can also use frozen meatballs or substitute heavy cream for a lighter version.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 75mg