Description
This Easy Meatball Soup with noodles is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for a family meal. Juicy homemade beef meatballs simmered in a flavorful broth with diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, and tender noodles create a satisfying bowl of soup that’s both nourishing and delicious.
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Soup
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well-combined, then form the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat Broth: Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat and pour in the beef broth. Heat the broth until it begins to simmer gently.
- Add Vegetables and Tomatoes: Add the diced tomatoes, chopped carrots, and chopped celery into the simmering broth. Allow the mixture to continue simmering to soften the vegetables.
- Cook Meatballs: Carefully add the prepared meatballs into the pot. Let them cook in the simmering broth for about 15 minutes or until cooked through, ensuring they are firm and no longer pink inside.
- Add Noodles: Once the meatballs are cooked, add the noodles to the pot. Cook the noodles according to package instructions or until tender, usually about 5-7 minutes.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley for added flavor and color.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, substitute noodles with zucchini noodles or skip noodles entirely.
- Frozen meatballs can be used to save preparation time; just add them directly to the simmering soup and increase cooking time accordingly.
- To enhance flavor, sauté the carrots and celery in a bit of olive oil before adding to the broth.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers and refrigerate for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and noodles to make this recipe gluten-free.
