Description
Warm your soul with this delightful Pasta Spinach Meatball Soup, brimming with tender meatballs, vibrant spinach, and al dente pasta in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized meatballs and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Brown the meatballs for about 5 minutes until golden but not fully cooked.
- Remove meatballs from the pot. In the remaining fat, sauté additional minced garlic and chopped onion until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in broth and crushed tomatoes; bring to a boil.
- Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Add fresh spinach to the pot; stir until wilted (about one minute).
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional few minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Add crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat or toss in other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat with a splash of broth.