Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting dish that brings warmth and flavor to chilly evenings. This delightful recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy broth infused with garlic and fresh herbs, making it ideal for family dinners or cozy gatherings with friends. With its easy preparation and hearty ingredients, this soup is sure to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs about the size of ping-pong balls.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the meatballs on all sides. Remove them from the pot once browned.
- Add minced garlic to the same pot with crushed tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer gently.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg