Cozy White Bean Soup with Meatballs for Perfect Family Nights

This comforting White Bean Soup with Meatballs combines tender meatballs, creamy beans, and vibrant greens for a warm family meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be substituted with canola oil.
1 medium Onion Yellow or white onions work best.
3 cloves Garlic Minced; substitute with garlic powder if fresh is unavailable.
1 teaspoon Coarsely Ground Pepper Adjust to taste.
32 ounces Reduced-Sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a vegetarian version.

For the Meatballs

12 ounces Frozen Fully Cooked Italian Meatballs Thawed; fresh meatballs can be used.

For the Veggies

1 cup Carrots Julienned; any root vegetable can be swapped.
8 cups Escarole Chopped; can substitute with spinach.

For the Creaminess

15.5 ounces Cannellini Beans Rinsed and drained; other beans can be substituted.

For Garnish

1 bunch Fresh Basil Optional.

Equipment

6-quart stockpot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 6-quart stockpot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent and tender, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of coarsely ground pepper, cooking for an additional minute.
Add in 12 ounces of thawed frozen Italian meatballs along with 1 cup of julienned carrots. Pour in 32 ounces of reduced-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Add in 15-1/2 ounces of rinsed cannellini beans and 8 cups of chopped escarole. Stir to combine, then return the soup to a boil.
Reduce the heat again, covering the pot and letting it simmer for about 10 minutes.
Garnish your soup with optional fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup is freezer-friendly and can be stored for up to 2 months. Thaw completely before reheating.

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