Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This rich and hearty soup features tender meatballs, vibrant vegetables, and a luscious creamy broth that wraps you in warmth. With each spoonful, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors that evokes cozy family gatherings and laughter around the dinner table. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to impress your guests or simply treat yourself after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Shape mixture into meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches) and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped carrots, celery, and bell peppers until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add meatballs to the simmering broth and cook until they float (about 10-15 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream once meatballs are cooked through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley or basil on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Substitute ground turkey for leaner meat options. Add spinach or zucchini for extra veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.