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: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g