Description
Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting dish that combines savory meatballs with a rich, flavorful broth filled with fresh vegetables and herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this soup brings warmth and nostalgia to the dinner table, making each spoonful a delightful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and basil. Mix gently and form into one-inch meatballs.
- 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 diced carrots and celery for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add crushed canned tomatoes and chicken broth to the pot; stir well.
- Return meatballs to the pot; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra basil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg