Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of hearty meatball soup, featuring tender meatballs simmered in a savory broth enriched with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly nights or cozy family gatherings, this simple recipe delivers bold flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup small pasta (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes; remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté carrots and celery for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return meatballs to the pot and add pasta if using. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot with additional parsley as garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg