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Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe

Creamy Italian Meatball Soup to Warm Your Soul Recipe
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This Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy broth with fresh spinach and diced tomatoes deliver a satisfying meal that warms the soul. Garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, this soup blends classic Italian flavors in a quick and easy recipe.

Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes

Garnish

  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Additional grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  2. Form Meatballs: Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs approximately 1 inch in diameter for even cooking and bite-sized portions.
  3. Brown Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning them on all sides for about 5 minutes. Remove browned meatballs and set aside.
  4. Sauté Onions: In the same pot with the drippings, add chopped onions and cook until translucent and softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Add Broth and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, then return meatballs to the pot. Let everything simmer together for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and meatballs to cook through.
  6. Incorporate Cream and Spinach: Stir in the heavy cream and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the soup is creamy and heated through.
  7. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy warm.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
  • To make this soup gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs or omit them entirely.
  • Fresh spinach can be replaced with kale or Swiss chard for variation.
  • Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently before serving.
  • Add crushed red pepper flakes for a spicy kick if desired.

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Keywords: Italian meatball soup, creamy meatball soup, comfort food, easy Italian soup, spinach meatball soup

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