Description
Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender meatballs swimming in a savory broth, infused with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs. With minimal prep time and quick cooking methods, you can enjoy a delicious, warming bowl of soup that’s both satisfying and easy to make. Whether prepared in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop, this recipe is ideal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium carrots (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) whole tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined. Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in an Instant Pot or large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add broth and crushed tomatoes to the pot along with oregano and basil. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Carefully drop meatballs into the simmering broth. For Instant Pot: cook on high pressure for 8 minutes; for stovetop: simmer for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Adjust seasonings as needed before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop/Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg