Description
A comforting and creamy Italian meatball soup that combines rich flavors and tender meatballs, perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Stir in Italian seasoning.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the browned meatballs back into the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, heating through for another 5 minutes without boiling.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef.
- For dairy-free, use almond milk instead of heavy cream.
- Let the soup sit before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Italian Meatball Soup, Meatball Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food