Description
Warm up with this creamy Meatball Soup recipe, a comforting dish that combines juicy meatballs, tender pasta, and vibrant spinach in a rich, tomato-based broth. Ideal for family gatherings or cozy nights at home, this one-pot meal is not only simple to prepare but also packed with flavor. With the addition of herbs and a touch of cream, each bowl delivers warmth and satisfaction that will quickly make it a household favorite. Serve it alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Homemade or frozen meatballs (18-20 oz)
- Olive oil
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
- Tomato paste
- Chicken broth
- Crushed tomatoes
- Uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
- Baby spinach (2 cups)
- Heavy cream (1/2 cup)
- Kosher salt and fresh cracked pepper
- Parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare meatballs using your favorite recipe or thaw frozen ones.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion with salt and pepper until caramelized (6–8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste; cook for 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth to scrape off browned bits.
- Stir in remaining chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and cooked meatballs. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cover for 12–15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Add spinach and heavy cream; stir until warmed through.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with Parmesan and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg