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Hearty Meatball Spinach Soup

We believe that meatballs make everything better. It's not surprising they're the stars of our savory soup. But it's kinda surprising it can fit into a smart eating plan.

Prep time

15 min

Total time

50 min

Servings

Makes 7 servings, about 1 cup soup and 4 crackers each.

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    Ingredients
    • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
    • 1 onion, chopped, divided
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
    • 2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, divided
    • 20 PREMIUM Saltine Crackers, finely crushed
    • 1 egg, beaten
    • 1 Tbsp. oil
    • 2 cans (14 oz. each) reduced sodium beef broth
    • 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, undrained
    • 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
Preparation
  • Combine meat, 1/4 cup onions, 1/3 of garlic and 1/2 tsp. oregano in large bowl. Add cracker crumbs and egg; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Cook and stir remaining onions and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min. or until onions are tender. Add broth, tomatoes, spinach and remaining oregano; bring to boil. Add meatballs; cover. Simmer on low 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done.
  • Serve with additional saltines.

Nutrition Notes

Come in from the cold and enjoy a serving of this delicious soup. As a bonus, the spinach is high in vitamin A, and the tomatoes and spinach team up to provide vitamin C.

Recipe Tips

SubstituteSubstitute frozen gound turkey, thawed, for the ground beef.

Special ExtraStewed tomatoes come in several different varieties - try one with garlic and jalapenos for extra flavor.

Special ExtraAdd 1 tsp. chopped cilantro to the meat mixture along with the oregano.

70008
Amount per serving Calories 220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
Saturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 50mg
Sodium 610mg
Carbohydrate 25g
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 13g
Vitamin A 100% DV
Vitamin C 30% DV
Calcium 15% DV

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