Millions Are Making THIS Ground Beef Italian Soup – You Won’t Believe Why!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth can be more affordable.

Combine ground beef, ground veal, egg, salt, black pepper, breadcrumbs, parsley, and oregano in a bowl.

Form small bite-sized meatballs.

In a pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped carrots and celery, season with salt and black pepper, and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.

Add bay leaf and chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil.

Add meatballs to the pot and cook until done, about 7-10 minutes.

Add small pasta and cook for 2 minutes, then add escarole or spinach and cook for another minute until wilted.

Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

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