Description
Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for warming up on cold winter nights. With tender meatballs simmered in a rich, savory broth filled with fresh vegetables and herbs, every spoonful offers a delightful taste of Italy. This easy-to-make soup not only warms your belly but also brings family together for cherished moments around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, packed in juice
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, half the parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until combined. Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- 2. Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- 3. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add carrots and celery; sauté for 4-5 minutes. Add minced garlic; sauté for an additional minute.
- 4. Add Broth and Tomatoes: Pour in broth and canned tomatoes; stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- 5. Return Meatballs: Add browned meatballs back into the pot; simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- 6. Serve: Stir in remaining parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg