Description
A comforting Italian soup filled with tender meatballs and fresh vegetables in a warm broth, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add diced onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes and broth to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the meatballs to the soup along with oregano and bay leaf. Cook for 20-30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove the bay leaf and serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a leaner option, use ground turkey instead of beef or pork. You can also add more vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Italian, Soup, Meatballs, Comfort Food