Description
Dive into this comforting meatball soup, where tender meatballs and fresh vegetables create a heartwarming dish perfect for any chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, and Italian seasoning until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onions, carrots, and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add diced tomatoes and vegetable broth to the pot; bring to a gentle boil.
- Carefully drop in the meatballs and reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with a sprinkle of parsley on top.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating herbs like thyme or bay leaves during simmering.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for leaner meat options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg