HEARTY MEATBALL SPINACH SOUP

Hearty Meatball Spinach Soup image

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.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

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

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped, divided
3 cloves garlic, minced, divided
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves, divided
20 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

Steps:

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 Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g