Creamy Italian Meatball Soup: The Best Comfort Food Recipe
A warm and satisfying dish perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking and simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
- Form meatballs from the mixture and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20 minutes.
- In a pot, combine beef broth, diced tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
- Add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and spinach, cooking until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté onions and celery before adding the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg