Description
A rich, cozy Italian-style soup with tender meatballs, pasta, and a creamy tomato broth in every spoonful.
Ingredients
- Italian meatballs (beef or pork)
- Crushed tomatoes
- Heavy cream
- Small pasta (ditalini or shells)
- Olive oil
- Onion, diced
- Garlic, minced
- Italian seasoning
- Chicken broth
- Fresh spinach or basil
- Salt & black pepper
- Grated Parmesan (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown meatballs in olive oil until golden; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and crushed tomatoes.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add pasta and simmer until tender.
- Stir in cream and spinach, season to taste, and serve hot with Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey for the meatballs.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or zucchini.
- Adjust the thickness of the soup by adding more or less broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg