Description
Spaghetti and Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meatballs, savory broth, and delightful pasta in one cozy bowl. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup evokes nostalgia with each flavorful spoonful. Easy to prepare, it’s an instant crowd-pleaser that brings families together around the dinner table. Get ready to savor a delicious experience that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz thin spaghetti or broken regular spaghetti
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs (1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until translucent. Add crushed tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in spaghetti during the last 10 minutes of cooking until tender.
- Add chopped basil just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg