Hearty Meatball Soup With Spinach Recipe

Name: Hearty Meatball Soup With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground beef, 7% fat; 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 eggs, beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute; 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 8 ounces assorted fresh vegetables, diced (onions, celery and carrots); 3 cups fresh spinach leaves; 2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained; 1 (32 ounce) box unsalted chicken stock; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground beef, 7% fat
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 eggs, beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato pesto
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 ounces assorted fresh vegetables, diced (onions, celery and carrots)
3 cups fresh spinach leaves
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained
1 (32 ounce) box unsalted chicken stock
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

1
Chop garlic.
2
Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, tomato pesto, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended.
3
Shape into 1-inch meatballs (about 25-30); wash hands.
4
Preheat large stockpot on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
5
Place oil in pan; add meatballs (in batches).
6
Cook and turn 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
7
Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
8
Add trinity mix (onion, celery, carrots) and garlic to pan; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onions soften.
9
Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt.
10
Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cannellini beans, chicken stock, meatballs and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
11
Simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until meatballs are 160 degrees Fahrenheit and soup is hot.
12
Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped, 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground beef, 7% fat, 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs, 1 eggs, beaten or 1/4 cup egg substitute, and more.

Yes, Hearty Meatball Soup With Spinach falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hearty Meatball Soup With Spinach

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