Freddo ❄️ ? Fai la Minestra di cardi in brodo 🍲

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories; bouillon cubes are a cost-effective alternative.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale provides more nutrients, while frozen spinach is often cheaper.

Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Form the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a marble.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery to the pot; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Gently add meatballs to the boiling broth; reduce heat to a simmer.

Cook the meatballs for 10-12 minutes, until cooked through.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Season the soup with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

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