Meatball Soup

Craving a soul-warming classic? Meatball Soup is here to satisfy! Tender meatballs simmered in a rich and flavorful broth create a hearty and comforting meal. Perfect for chilly nights, weekend dinners, or a taste of pure comfort food bliss.

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Course: Soup

Cuisine: Italian

Diet: Low Fat

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 35

Chilling Time: 10

Total Time: 1

Servings: servings

Calories: 299kcal

Author: Michelle

Ingredients

3 ounces whole wheat pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
28 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups chicken stock
1/2 pound ground beef or turkey
1 egg beaten
1/3 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
Pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat a heavy soup pot on the stove on medium. When heated, add the olive oil then the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is softened and translucent, generally about three or four minutes.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 cup onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, tomatoes and chicken stock to the soup pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer for fifteen minutes with the lid on.
28 ounces diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 cups chicken stock
While the tomatoes and stock are simmering, make your meatballs. Place the ground beef or turkey, egg, milk, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper.
1/2 pound ground beef or turkey, 1 egg, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup milk, Pepper
Use your hands to mix it together until it is uniform. Form into mini meatballs, and put in the fridge to chill until the broth is ready.
Cook the pasta according to the package directions once you’ve made the meatballs while the broth is simmering, cooking the pasta a minute or two less than the directions say to ensure it’s al dente. Drain and set aside.
3 ounces whole wheat pasta
Using an immersion blender, puree the tomato broth. Add the chilled meatballs to the broth and simmer for another fifteen minutes – ensuring that the meatballs are cooked through.
Serve the soup immediately, topping with pasta and some extra pepper, if desired. If you need more cheese, add some more Parmesan, too.
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Equipment

Large Heavy Pot

Chef's Knife

Immersion Blender

Notes

For the best flavor, I recommend using fresh minced garlic.
Choose low-sodium or no-salt-added diced tomatoes and chicken stock to control sodium levels.
Ground turkey is a great choice for this soup because it stays moist. You can substitute ground beef if preferred.
For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.

Nutrition

This site uses an online source to provide nutrition estimates as a courtesy. If you need exact values, please calculate yourself.