Italian Meatball Soup: A Hearty, Flavorful Comfort Bowl
A warm and hearty Italian meatball soup that is perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup pasta (small shapes like ditalini)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat beef broth over medium heat. Add diced tomatoes, carrots, and celery. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, gently add meatballs to the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes.
- Add pasta and simmer until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes more.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Adjust spices according to taste preferences.
- This soup can be made ahead and stored for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams