Italian Meatball Soup

INGREDIENTS

• cooking spray
• 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese finely grated
• 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion finely diced
• 2 stalks celery sliced
• 2 carrots peeled and diced
• 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes do not drain
• 16 ounce can tomato sauce
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3/4 cup dry short pasta such as ditalini
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. 1 Preheat the broiler to medium or high heat. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.

NUTRITION

Calories: 279 kcalkcal | Carbohydrates: 18 gg | Protein: 24 gg | Fat: 12 gg | Fiber: 4 gg | Sugar: 8 gg