Gnocchi, Spinach, and Meatball Soup
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 40 min
Ingredients
- ✓ 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
- ✓ 4 (32 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
- ✓ 1 large yellow onion, diced
- ✓ 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ✓ 1 large bay leaf
- ✓ 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ✓ ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ✓ ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ✓ 1 carrot, shredded
- ✓ 2 cups thinly sliced escarole
- ✓ 2 (17.5 ounce) packages potato gnocchi
- ✓ 1 cup half-and-half
- ✓ 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- ✓ 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil or Italian parsley
- ✓ ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more as needed for serving
- ✓ 1 ¼ pounds ground beef
- ✓ 1 large egg, beaten
- ✓ ¼ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ✓ 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- ✓ 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ✓ 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ✓ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ✓ ¾ teaspoon garlic salt
- ✓ ¼ teaspoon black pepper