Creamy Italian Meatball and Spinach Soup – A Cozy Delight
A comforting soup filled with flavorful meatballs and fresh spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, and garlic. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat chicken broth over medium heat.
- Add meatballs to the pot and cook until they are browned and cooked through.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for the best flavor.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Meatball and Spinach Soup