Description
A hearty and flavorful meatball soup that combines rich broth with tender meatballs and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add carrots and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Return meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- For a vegetarian version, use plant-based meatballs and vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatball soup, Italian soup, hearty soup, beef broth soup