Description
Warm your soul with Italian Meatball Soup, a delightful blend of savory meatballs nestled in a rich tomato broth. This comforting dish bursts with vibrant flavors and is perfect for chilly nights or family gatherings. Each spoonful offers a hug in a bowl, inviting smiles and satisfied sighs from everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, onion, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add diced tomatoes and chicken broth; stir in Italian seasoning and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully add meatballs to the pot; cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and extra parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg