Description
Hearty Vegetable Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender, flavorful meatballs made from fresh vegetables in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated zucchini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup whole-grain breadcrumbs
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, zucchini, breadcrumbs, oregano, and basil. Mix until slightly sticky.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Pour in vegetable broth along with chopped carrots and zucchini. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add meatballs to the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in spinach before serving to enhance color and nutrition.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg