Description
Creamy Italian meatball soup is the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful blend of savory meatballs and a rich, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make dish brings family and friends together around the table, creating cherished memories with every spoonful. With fresh herbs and hearty ingredients, each bowl is a warm embrace on cold days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth to the pot; bring to a simmer while scraping the bottom to incorporate flavors.
- Gently add meatballs into the simmering broth and cook for about 15 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg