Description
A classic Italian soup featuring tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and nutritious greens in a delicious broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups escarole or spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- In the Crock Pot, Instant Pot, or on the stove, add chicken broth and water. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced carrots, celery, and onion. Cook until vegetables are tender.
- Add meatballs and Italian seasoning.
- Cook on low for 360 minutes in the Crock Pot, or on high for 180 minutes, or pressure cook for 10 minutes in the Instant Pot.
- Stir in the escarole or spinach just before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove Top / Slow Cooker / Pressure Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, meatballs, soup, comfort food, family recipe