Description
Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a warm and comforting dish that wraps you in cozy flavors with every bite. This rich and creamy soup features tender meatballs swimming in a savory broth infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for gatherings or quiet nights at home, this recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Enjoy the delightful blend of flavors that makes this soup a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes (canned)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup small pasta (like Orzo or Ditalini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chopped basil until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Gently drop meatballs into the simmering broth; cook for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add uncooked pasta and heavy cream; cook until pasta is al dente (approximately 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning as needed; serve hot garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg