Tasty Italian Meatball Soup
Ingredients
This Italian meatball soup brings together a delicious blend of simple, wholesome ingredients that create a comforting and flavorful meal.
You’ll need 1 pound (450 g) of ground beef or a mix of beef and pork for richness, 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs to bind the mixture, 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese for that classic Italian flavor, and one egg to hold everything together.
Add two minced garlic cloves, a teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper to season the meatballs perfectly.
For the soup base, you’ll need two tablespoons of olive oil, one chopped onion, two sliced carrots, and two chopped celery stalks, which form a flavorful foundation.
A can of diced tomatoes (14 oz/400 g) and six cups of beef or chicken broth give depth and heartiness to the broth, while one cup of small pasta such as ditalini or orzo adds texture.
Finally, two cups of fresh spinach or kale bring color and nutrition, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley with extra Parmesan completes this delicious dish.
