Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a delightful blend of tender meatballs and a rich, creamy broth, perfect for cozy evenings or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 14.5 oz diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, and parsley. Roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pot. Sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and remaining garlic to the pot; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and chicken broth; stir well and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Slowly add heavy cream while stirring; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in chopped basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg