Description
A rich and velvety Italian-inspired soup featuring seared beef meatballs in a creamy, garlic-infused broth with Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, and egg. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides and remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and garlic until translucent.
- Pour in beef broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits.
- Return meatballs to the pot, add Italian seasoning, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American