Ingredients
Method
Prepare Meatballs
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and pork. Add bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, parmesan, egg, 1 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
- Gently toss the mixture with your hands until evenly combined. Shape into very small meatballs, about 3/4 inch to 1 inch in diameter. Transfer to a large plate.
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meatballs and cook until browned on 2-3 sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Repeat the browning process with the remaining meatballs. Note: Meatballs will not be fully cooked through at this stage; they will finish cooking in the soup.
Make the Soup
- While browning the meatballs, heat the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onions, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute longer.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil. Add the pasta and browned meatballs. Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. Stir in the spinach during the last minute of cooking.
- Serve hot, sprinkled with additional parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
Notes
This soup is best served fresh. If you have leftovers, store the soup and meatballs separately from the pasta to prevent it from getting mushy.
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