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Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup

Delicious Italian Meatball Soup filled with meatballs, pasta, and vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • pot
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Pasta

  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta uncooked

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Italian-style meatballs thawed

Vegetables

  • ½ cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic or 1 tablespoon minced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped

Liquids

  • 32 oz beef broth
  • 15 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Optional Toppings

  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese to serve (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Cook 2 cups rotini pasta in a pot of boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside 2 cups cooked pasta for this recipe.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot. Add 1 lb Italian-style meatballs and cook 30-60 seconds on all sides. Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside.
  • Add ½ cup diced onion to the pot along with 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook 1 minute, until onion turns translucent. Now add in 2 chopped celery stalks. Cook 1 more minute.
  • Add the beef broth along with 15 oz crushed tomatoes, 15 oz tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Stir together.
  • Next add in the cooked 1 lb Italian-style meatballs and 2 cups cooked rotini pasta. Bring the pot to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes until heated through.
  • Scoop into bowls and serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

This soup is hearty and perfect for a cozy dinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Hearty Soup, Italian Meatball Soup, Italian recipes, meatball soup, pasta soup, soup recipe
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