Hearty Meatball Spinach Soup

Name: Hearty Meatball Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 7
Ingredients: ½ lb. 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 beef broth; 1 can stewed tomatoes, undrained; 1 pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained

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.

Well-being ChoiceGood Source of Vitamin C

Nutrition Bonus

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.

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

Ingredient list

½ 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

Directions

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.