Description
A heartwarming Homemade Italian Meatball Soup filled with tender meatballs and vibrant vegetables, simmered in a rich broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style breadcrumbs recommended)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (can substitute with fresh basil or oregano)
- 1 each egg (to bind meatballs)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- to taste salt and pepper
- 8 cups chicken or beef broth (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped vegetables (like carrots, celery, and spinach)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about an inch in diameter.
- In a large pot, bring the broth to a rolling boil.
- Add diced tomatoes, chopped vegetables, and Italian seasoning to the boiling broth.
- Gently add the meatballs to the simmering pot; reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Let everything cook for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs are tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Dish up hot and enjoy with crusty bread and a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Meatball Soup, Homemade Soup, Comfort Food