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The Best Spinach and White Bean Meatball Soup
A cozy and hearty Spinach and White Bean Meatball Soup, packed with flavorful meatballs, creamy white beans, and nutritious spinach. This one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting lunch or dinner!
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground turkey or chicken/beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or almond flour for low-carb
- 1 egg beaten
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 15 oz can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 2 cups fresh spinach roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan & fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Meatballs
- In a bowl, mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Step 2: Sear the Meatballs
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add meatballs and brown for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally (they don’t have to be fully cooked).
- Remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Cook the Soup
- In the same pot, add onion and garlic, sauté until softened (2-3 minutes).
- Stir in white beans, diced tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 10 minutes.
- Step 4: Add Meatballs And Spinach
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for 10 more minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Stir in chopped spinach, let wilt for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Step 5: Serve
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated Parmesan & fresh parsley. Enjoy warm!
Notes
✔️ Make it heartier by adding small pasta like orzo or ditalini.
✔️ Use kale instead of spinach for a slightly different texture.
✔️ Freeze meatballs separately for quick meal prep later!
✔️ Use kale instead of spinach for a slightly different texture.
✔️ Freeze meatballs separately for quick meal prep later!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12g