Creamy Italian Meatball Soup
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender meatballs and fresh spinach in a luxurious, creamy broth infused with aromatic herbs. This hearty dish is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, bringing warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful. With its simple preparation and delightful flavors, this soup will quickly become a favorite that everyone will ask for again and again.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Olive oil for browning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add vegetable broth and bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, oregano, and basil; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the pot and add chopped spinach. Cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg