Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that perfectly blends tender meatballs, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious creamy broth. This delightful soup evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy evenings, making it ideal for both intimate dinners and entertaining guests. With its rich flavors and straightforward preparation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with herbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped carrots and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Carefully add meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides for about seven minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; stir gently and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, and let simmer for an additional five minutes.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg