Description
This hearty Italian meatball soup is a quick and easy meal, perfect for busy weeknights. With frozen meatballs, fresh vegetables, and flavorful broth, it’s a comforting dish that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb frozen Italian meatballs
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving)
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the Broth: In a large pot, bring the chicken or vegetable broth to a boil.
- Add Vegetables: Once boiling, add the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and diced zucchini. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add Meatballs: Add the frozen Italian meatballs and diced tomatoes (with their juices) to the pot. Stir in the Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the vegetables are tender.
- Add Spinach: Stir in the spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the soup by adding any other favorite vegetables or herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg