Description
Warm up with this cozy Italian Meatball Soup, made with tender meatballs simmered in a savory broth filled with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty dish brings the essence of Italian comfort food to your table. Dive into a bowl of nostalgia and savor every delicious spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown half of the meatballs on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped carrots and zucchini for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot along with their juices. Simmer for about 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot, garnished with more fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg