Description
A comforting soup featuring savory meatballs, fresh spinach, and aromatic vegetables in a rich broth, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, and ground beef or chicken. Mix well and roll into small meatballs, about an inch in diameter.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced carrot, and diced celery for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil.
- Carefully add the meatballs into the boiling broth and let them simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to taste.
- Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving hot.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth and feel free to incorporate seasonal vegetables or extra herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg