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Comforting Creamy Italian Meatball Soup

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A hearty and rich Italian meatball soup filled with creamy goodness and vibrant veggies, perfect for family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Meat (turkey or plant-based alternatives)
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs (gluten-free if desired)
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
  • 1 large Egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic (or garlic powder)
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or vegetable oil/butter)
  • 1 cup Diced Onion (or shallots/leeks)
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes)
  • 4 cups Broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
  • 1 cup Small Pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream (or half-and-half/coconut milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or Basil (or kale/arugula)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined and shape into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and chopped celery, sauté for 5-7 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.
  3. Gently add the meatballs to the pot and brown them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the canned tomatoes, then pour in the broth and give everything a gentle stir to combine.
  5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes.
  6. Add the small pasta and cook according to the package instructions.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream and add fresh spinach or basil, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes until the greens are wilted.
  8. Ladle portions into bowls and serve hot, optionally garnished with extra parsley or Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Enhance flavor with a splash of lemon juice or red pepper flakes. Great way to use leftovers.

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