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Best Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

  • Total Time: 65 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Creamy Italian Meatball Soup features tender beef-pork meatballs in a velvety, herb-infused broth with fresh vegetables and spinach. Ready in 65 minutes, this hearty soup is high-protein, comforting, and easy to make at home—perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free oats)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chopped spinach
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs (20-24).
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the same skillet for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Return meatballs to the pot, stir in heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Simmer 10-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Stir in spinach, wilt 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and serve.

Notes

For meal prep, freeze extra meatballs raw. Pre-chop vegetables the night before to reduce prep time. Adjust cream for richer or lighter broth according to preference.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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