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The Best Tuscan Meatball Soup

A steaming bowl of Tuscan Meatball Soup, brimming with tender meatballs, vibrant greens, and a rich broth that smells like a warm Italian hug.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Opt for lean ground beef for a healthier soup.
  • 1 lb Pork Sausage Use Italian pork sausage for authentic taste.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves Fresh garlic is essential.
  • 1 medium Onion A yellow onion works best.
  • 2 medium Carrots Fresh, crisp carrots.
  • 2 stalks Celery Stalks Fresh celery contributes crunch.
Canned Goods
  • 1 can Canned Tomatoes Use quality diced tomatoes.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Low-sodium chicken broth.
Seasonings
  • 2 tbsp Italian Seasoning Key for robust flavor.
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated for optimal flavor.
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Extra virgin for sautéing.

Method
 

Gather Your Ingredients
  1. Assemble all the ingredients for The Best Tuscan Meatball Soup.
Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with fresh herbs, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Roll into bite-sized meatballs.
Sauté the Vegetables
  1. Sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is flexible; add spinach or other vegetables as desired.

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