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Cozy Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe for Fall

Cozy Creamy Italian Meatball Soup Recipe for Fall
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This Creamy Italian Meatball Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that combines tender meatballs, tender pasta, and fresh spinach in a rich, creamy tomato broth. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this soup balances Italian herbs and spices with a luscious texture and is garnished with parmesan cheese and parsley for an authentic Italian finish.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
  • 12–16 small cooked meatballs (homemade or frozen)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Garnish

  • Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 4 minutes.
  2. Add Garlic and Seasoning: Stir in the minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant to release the flavors.
  3. Add Liquids: Pour in the chicken broth and marinara sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, preparing the base of your soup.
  4. Cook Pasta: Add the small pasta and cook for 7-8 minutes, until it is just tender but still retains a bit of bite (al dente).
  5. Add Meatballs: Stir in the cooked meatballs and simmer the soup for an additional 5 minutes to heat the meatballs through.
  6. Add Cream: Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir and let the soup simmer gently for 2-3 minutes without boiling, to enrich the broth.
  7. Add Spinach: Add the baby spinach leaves and allow them to wilt for about 1 minute, enhancing the soup with fresh greens.
  8. Season and Garnish: Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley for a bright, flavorful finish.

Notes

  • Use small pasta shapes like ditalini or orzo for best texture in the soup.
  • Frozen meatballs work great to save time but homemade adds extra flavor.
  • Do not boil the soup after adding cream to avoid curdling.
  • Adjust seasoning at the end to your taste to balance the flavors perfectly.
  • For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, though the soup will be less creamy.

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Keywords: Italian meatball soup, creamy meatball soup, pasta and meatball soup, easy Italian soup, comforting soup recipe

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