tasty italian meatball soup

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish (optional)