Description
Indulge in creamy italian meatball soup, a hearty blend of seasoned beef meatballs, al dente pasta, and a velvety tomato-cream broth. This easy slow-cooker recipe delivers restaurant-quality comfort in minutes, featuring chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and fresh basil for bright flavor. Perfect for family dinners, meal-prep, or cozy evenings, this soup balances rich creaminess with savory depth, making it a go-to staple in your kitchen repertoire. Enjoy rich, comforting flavors all winter long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked pasta (such as small shells or ditalini)
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper; mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into uniform golf‑ball sized meatballs, about one inch in diameter.
- Place the raw meatballs in the bottom of a 4‑6 quart slow‑cooker, pour chicken broth over them, add diced tomatoes with juices, and stir lightly.
- Cover and cook on low for six hours, allowing flavors to meld and meatballs to stay moist.
- Thirty minutes before serving, stir in heavy cream and let it heat through, creating a velvety broth.
- Add cooked pasta, stir, and let it warm for 5‑10 minutes.
- Garnish each bowl with fresh torn basil leaves and serve with crusty bread if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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