Description
Beef Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that warms you from the inside out. Featuring juicy beef meatballs simmered in a savory broth filled with vibrant vegetables, this hearty soup is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With its rich flavors and aromatic herbs, each bowl is a cozy feast that promises to satisfy and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80% lean)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 14 oz canned diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes), then remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes with juices; bring to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Return meatballs to the pot and let cook for an additional 15 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg