Description
Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting dish that warms the soul with its rich flavors and hearty ingredients. With tender meatballs, aromatic herbs, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a savory broth, this soup evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, it’s guaranteed to bring smiles to the table. Get ready to savor every delicious spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cans (14 oz each) crushed tomatoes
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or acini di pepe) (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Roll the mixture into one-inch meatballs and place on a tray.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about five minutes).
- Add crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Carefully add meatballs to the pot without breaking them apart; stir gently.
- Reduce heat to low and cover partially. Let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg