Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of creamy Italian meatball soup, a delightful dish that warms you from the inside out. Richly flavored with tender meatballs, fresh herbs, and a velvety broth, this soup is perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy steps, you’ll create a meal that promises laughter around the table and second servings for everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking meatballs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into small balls (about 1 inch).
- Shape and Cook Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides; set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Add Broth and Cream: Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Gradually stir in heavy cream until well mixed.
- Combine Meatballs: Return meatballs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the soup. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Finish with Basil: Stir in torn basil leaves just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg