Description
Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings with loved ones. This hearty soup combines tender meatballs with a rich tomato broth, fragrant herbs, and vibrant vegetables. With each spoonful, you’ll be transported to an Italian trattoria, savoring the delicious flavors that warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 oz canned whole peeled tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop vegetables and gather all ingredients.
- Mix meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape meatballs: Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced carrots and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add tomatoes & broth: Pour in canned tomatoes (crushing them as you go) along with chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Cook meatballs: Gently drop meatballs into the bubbling soup. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 65mg