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Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

This comforting one-pot soup combines tender Italian-seasoned meatballs with a silky cream-enriched broth studded with spinach and tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Italian/American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.5 lb Italian sausage
  • 0.5 cup bread crumbs
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Soup Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes 1 can
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

Meatball Ingredients

  • In a bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  • Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to hydrate the crumbs and ensure tender meatballs.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Shape into 1-inch meatballs and bake 18–20 minutes until golden.

Soup

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery 5 minutes until tender.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add baked meatballs, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, stir in spinach and heavy cream until the broth is glossy. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

Rest the meatball mixture for 10 minutes before shaping; this helps maintain tender centers.
Always stir in the cream off the heat to keep it from splitting and to create a silky broth.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 15g
Keyword comfort soup, Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe, Italian soup, meatball soup, one-pot soup
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