Italian Meatball Soup
A warm bowl of Italian Meatball Soup filled with seasoned meatballs, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth, perfect for chilly evenings and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- to taste salt and pepper
For the Soup
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup spinach
- for garnish fresh basil for decoration before serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
Cooking
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add meatballs, diced tomatoes, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 15-20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
Adjust the seasoning as per your taste preferences. Left-over soup tends to develop a richer flavor after a day in the fridge.