Creamy Meatball Soup with Spinach and Parmesan

 

Hearty Tuscan-Style Creamy Meatball Soup with Spinach and Parmesan

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

500g (1 lb) ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)

1 egg

½ cup breadcrumbs

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons chopped parsley

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Soup:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup small pasta (ditalini, orzo, or elbow)

2 cups baby spinach leaves

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

To Serve:

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Extra Parmesan, for sprinkling