Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup

Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup

Recipe by James from allrecipes.com

Dinner 60 Mins.

Ingredients

10

10 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
  • 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
  • 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
  • 1.25 pounds ground beef
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 0.25 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 0.75 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-low heat and sauté onion in hot oil until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken broth, bay leaf, Italian seasoning, sea salt, and pepper; bring slowly to a simmer, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare meatballs: Combine ground beef, beaten egg, bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, onion powder, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until well combined. Roll mixture into tiny 1/2-inch meatballs.
  • Drop meatballs carefully, one at a time, into simmering soup in the pot. Bring to a slow simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim off any foam that comes to the surface with a spoon and discard.
  • Add gnocchi, escarole, and carrot; bring soup back to a simmer. Stir in half-and-half, spinach, and basil. When gnocchi rise to the top, remove from heat.
  • Discard bay leaf and garnish with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutritional Facts

Per 10 servings

  • Calories: 381
  • Carbohydrate: 26g
  • Fat: 22g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 21g
  • Sugar: 3g

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