Description
A comforting and hearty Meatball Soup recipe that combines savory meatballs with vegetables, pasta, and flavorful broth. Perfect for a cozy family meal on a chilly evening.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 6 cups low-sodium beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1/2 cup small pasta (like ditalini or orzo)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Cook the Soup: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery. Add broth and tomatoes, bring to a boil. Drop in meatballs, simmer for 15–20 minutes. Add pasta, cook for 8–10 minutes. Stir in spinach or kale, cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve: Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
- For a heartier version, add cooked white beans.
- You can make the meatballs ahead and freeze them for faster prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
