Description
Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, featuring juicy meatballs simmered in a savory broth filled with vibrant vegetables and fresh herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, delivering warmth and flavor in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté carrots and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes (with juice) to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Carefully drop meatballs into the simmering broth; reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg