Easy Meatball Soup
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5.0
63 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 -8
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Calories
393 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Easy Meatball Soup
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This easy Meatball Soup is filled with tender meatballs, hearty beans, and a warm tomato broth. It’s a healthy and comforting weeknight dinner that’s perfect for a chilly day!
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves finely chopped
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Soup
- 4 cups beef broth or bouillon
- 30 oz cannellini beans 2 cans, drained and rinsed
- 30 oz crushed tomatoes 2 cans, undrained
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
- a few sprigs of fresh thyme to garnish
Instructions
Meatballs
- Start by preparing the meatballs.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine the breadcrumbs and milk and allow it to soak for a bit.
- In a large bowl, add all the remaining ingredients of the meatballs. Add in the soaked breadcrumbs and use your clean hands to thoroughly mix.
- Take a spoon of mixture and roll it to form a 1.5-inch diameter meatball. Place on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with remaining meat mixture.
- Bake at 400F for about 12-15 minutes.
Soup
- Once the meatballs are almost done, place the broth to a large soup pot and bring to a boil.
- Add in the cooked meatballs, beans, tomatoes, garlic, and seasonings.
- Simmer over medium-low heat for about 18-20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve soup hot and topped with shredded parmesan and fresh thyme. Enjoy!
Notes
- We use whole wheat breadcrumbs, but you can use regular or a gluten-free substitute as well.
- Use a lean ground beef for a low-fat, high-protein meal.
- Cannellini beans can be substituted with great northern or navy beans.
- Use canned broth or
- beef bouillon
- and hot water.
- We used an
- Italian Seasoning
- mix, but you can substitute it with another brand or a homemade mix.
- be careful not to overmix the meat mixture. That will make the meat tough.
- , simmer the soup gently instead of boiling it.
- Breadcrumbs: We use whole wheat breadcrumbs, but you can use regular or a gluten-free substitute as well.
- Ground beef: Use a lean ground beef for a low-fat, high-protein meal.
- Beans: Cannellini beans can be substituted with great northern or navy beans.
- Broth: Use canned broth or beef bouillon and hot water.
- Italian seasonings: We used an Italian Seasoning mix, but you can substitute it with another brand or a homemade mix.
- For tender meatballs, be careful not to overmix the meat mixture. That will make the meat tough.
- To avoid overcooking, simmer the soup gently instead of boiling it.
- Storage: Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Freeze cooled soup in a sealed container for up to 3 months. Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 3 months, then thaw and add to soup.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2cups
Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
93mg
(31%)
Sodium
2488mg
(104%)
Potassium
842mg
(24%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
751IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
419mg
(42%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 2488mg | 104% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 751IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 419mg | 42% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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