Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul
If you’re craving a dish that wraps you in warmth and comfort, Savor the Comfort: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul is the perfect choice. This delightful recipe combines tender meatballs, vibrant spinach, and a rich, creamy broth that transforms any busy weeknight into a cozy family gathering. With its blend of garlic, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil, this comforting soup not only tantalizes your taste buds but also evokes fond memories of sharing meals with loved ones. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, it’s an ideal meal for families that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion in the same pot until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and bring to a boil; then reduce heat to simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and spinach; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Serve garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 763mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 79mg