Description
Meatball soup is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth that warms both heart and soul. This delightful recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With customizable ingredients and straightforward steps, you can enjoy a hearty dish that impresses every time. Each spoonful offers a comforting hug in a bowl, ensuring this recipe becomes a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1–2 eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until mixed.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Brown the meatballs in olive oil over medium heat in a large pot; then remove them from the pot.
- Sauté chopped carrots and celery in the same pot until softened.
- Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil; then return meatballs to the pot.
- Simmer for about 20 minutes, taste for seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
For added flavor, mix ground beef with pork.
Use homemade broth for a richer taste.
Customize vegetables based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg