Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of this Italian Meatball Gnocchi Soup Recipe, a delightful fusion of juicy beef meatballs, tender gnocchi, and a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this soup is packed with flavor, thanks to a medley of herbs and spices. Each bowl offers a hearty embrace that will leave everyone craving more. Simple to prepare in just about an hour, it’s also perfect for meal prep, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Customize the ingredients to suit your taste and enjoy this deliciously satisfying dish any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 5–6 cups beef stock
- 14–16 oz gnocchi (homemade or ready-to-use)
- Fresh herbs (parsley, basil, oregano)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced onion, garlic cloves, parsley, basil, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides; then remove from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and carrots until onions are translucent. Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in water and beef stock; stir in tomato paste along with salt and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Return browned meatballs to the pot and let cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions or until they float.
- Before serving hot, stir in fresh herbs like parsley and basil.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg