Description
This Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. Loaded with tender meatballs, pasta, and spinach in a creamy broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 1 pound frozen Italian-style meatballs
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add garlic: Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Combine ingredients: Pour in beef broth, water, diced tomatoes with juices, seasonings. Bring to a boil.
- Cook pasta and meatballs: Add pasta and meatballs, simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add spinach: Stir in spinach, cook for 2 minutes.
- Finish soup: Reduce heat, add cream and Parmesan. Heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use homemade meatballs instead of frozen.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add extra veggies like carrots or zucchini for more texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 910mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
