Description
Easy Meatball Soup is a cozy, heartwarming dish that promises to be a family favorite. This delightful soup features tender meatballs simmered in a rich, flavorful broth, packed with nutritious vegetables. Perfect for a busy weeknight or a gathering with friends, this recipe is simple to make and allows for customization based on your taste preferences. Each bowl serves as a warm embrace on chilly days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into bite-sized meatballs.
- In a pot over medium heat with olive oil, brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes; remove from pot.
- Saut? onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for at least 20 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg