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best-creamy-italian-meatball-soup

Creamy Italian Meatball Soup: Hearty Bowl of Comfort

  • Author: Chef mia
  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT35M
  • Total Time: PT55M
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Method: Soup
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

A rich and savory Italian meatball soup that’s made creamy with a blend of cheeses and herbs. Perfect for a cozy meal, packed with hearty meatballs, tender vegetables, and comforting broth.


Ingredients

Scale
  • Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Meatball Preparation:
  2. Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Step 2: Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside on a plate.
  4. Soup Preparation:
  5. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Step 2: Add chicken broth, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
  7. Step 3: Gently add meatballs to the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Step 4: Stir in heavy cream and shredded mozzarella cheese. Cook, stirring occasionally, until cheese has melted and soup is creamy.
  9. Step 5: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.