Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting dish bursting with flavor. Tender meatballs swim in a rich, creamy broth, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, and Italian seasoning until just combined; form into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a simmer. Gently add meatballs, cooking for about 15 minutes until they float.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; cook for an additional few minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - For added nutrition, incorporate vegetables like kale or zucchini. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.