Description
Italian Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines savory meatballs with rich broth, making it the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Each spoonful delivers a delightful mix of flavors, enhanced by aromatic herbs and fresh ingredients. This easy-to-make recipe is not only satisfying but also versatile, allowing you to customize it according to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs for about 5 minutes; remove from pot.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and add Italian seasoning; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Serve hot with fresh basil or extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg