Heart-Healthy Beef Meatball Soup

Warm, nourishing, and packed with goodness, Heart-Healthy Beef Meatball Soup is the perfect recipe for a wholesome, balanced meal. This comforting soup features tender, flavorful beef meatballs made with lean ground beef and heart-friendly oats, gently simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell peppers. With a light touch of olive oil and the addition of fresh spinach and parsley, this soup is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just over an hour, it’s a low-sodium, protein-rich dish ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Serve it piping hot for a comforting, guilt-free indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Lean ground beef
• 30 grams Oats (quick-cooking)
• 1 Egg white
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 medium Carrots, sliced
• 2 medium Celery stalks, sliced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 liter Low-sodium beef broth
• 500 milliliters Water
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons Fresh thyme
• 100 grams Spinach, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, oats, egg white, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly integrated.

Step 2

Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a walnut. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucently soft, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper. Cook while stirring occasionally for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Step 5

Pour in the beef broth and water, then add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Gently add the prepared meatballs one by one into the soup. Cover the pot and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Stir in the chopped spinach and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed, and stir in the fresh parsley.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Enjoy a comforting and heart-healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2457.4 grams (2457.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	977

Total Fat 41.20g	53%
Saturated Fat 12.10g	61%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 186mg	62%
Sodium 3470mg	151%
Total Carbohydrate 68.80g	25%
Dietary Fiber 16.00g	57%
Total Sugars 18.30g
Protein 86.10g	172%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 354mg	27%
Iron 15mg	82%
Potassium 2321mg	49%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.4%

Protein: 34.8%

Carbs: 27.8%