meatball soup
This hearty meatball soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. With tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth, it's a filling meal that everyone will enjoy.
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet (optional)
- 1 slotted spoon or ladle
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups spinach or kale
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients: ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 20 meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes, followed by the dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, carefully add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add the spinach or kale to the soup and stir until wilted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed. Serve hot in bowls.
Notes
You can customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand, such as bell peppers or green beans. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This soup can also be frozen; just be sure to let it cool before transferring it to a freezer-safe container.