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Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe
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This Creamy Italian Meatball Soup combines tender, flavorful meatballs with a rich and creamy broth, fresh vegetables, and a touch of Italian seasoning. Perfect for a comforting meal, this soup is both hearty and satisfying while packed with wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Soup Base

  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced (for sautéing)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape the mixture into meatballs of your preferred size, typically about 1-inch diameter.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and celery and sauté until they soften, about 5-7 minutes. Add an additional minced garlic clove and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Simmer Broth: Pour the low-sodium vegetable broth into the pot with the sautéed vegetables and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Cook Meatballs: Carefully add the prepared meatballs to the simmering broth. Let them cook undisturbed for around 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked through and tender.
  5. Add Cream: Stir in the heavy cream gently and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes to blend the flavors and thicken the broth slightly.
  6. Finish with Spinach: Just before serving, add the chopped fresh spinach to the soup and stir until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy your creamy Italian meatball soup.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
  • Adjust the seasoning by adding crushed red pepper flakes if you like a spicy kick.
  • For a lower-fat version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
  • This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
  • Adding freshly grated Parmesan just before serving enhances the flavor.

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Keywords: Italian meatball soup, creamy soup, hearty soup, comfort food, ground beef soup, vegetable broth soup

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