Meatball Soup
Indulge in the warmth of our Meatball Soup, a comforting Italian delight perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This creamy soup features juicy homemade or store-bought meatballs intertwined with al dente pasta in a savory tomato broth enriched with fresh herbs and spices. Each spoonful offers a delightful combination of flavors, providing that cozy feeling you crave when comfort food is on your mind. Easy enough for weeknight meals yet impressive enough for special occasions, this one-pot dish is sure to be a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 recipe homemade meatballs (or 18-20 oz. thawed frozen meatballs)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 32 oz. chicken broth
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt
- Fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Prepare meatballs: Use homemade or thawed frozen meatballs.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot, add onion, salt, and pepper; cook until slightly browned (6-8 minutes).
- Add garlic and seasoning: Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze: Pour in chicken broth to scrape up browned bits.
- Combine: Add remaining broth, crushed tomatoes, pasta, and meatballs; season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Bring to a simmer; cover and reduce heat for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is cooked al dente.
- Finish: Stir in spinach and heavy cream until wilted.
- Serve: Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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