Italian Meatball Soup
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Italian Meatball Soup
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This Italian meatball soup is tender beef meatballs, vegetables and pasta, all simmered in a rich tomato broth. An easy dinner option that's perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Ingredients
- cooking spray
For the meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup Parmesan Cheese finely grated
- 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
For the soup
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 2 carrots peeled and diced
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes do not drain
- 16 ounce can tomato sauce
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup dry short pasta such as ditalini
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Parmesan cheese for serving optional
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Instructions
- Preheat the broiler to medium or high heat. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
For the meatballs
- Place all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Stir with a large spoon or use your hands to combine all the ingredients. You can add a few teaspoons of water if needed to make the process easier.
- Shape the meat mixture into small balls (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in size). Place on the prepared baking sheet. Coat the tops of the meatballs with cooking spray.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes until meatballs are lightly browned.
For the soup
- While the meatballs are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots.
- Cook the vegetables for 4-5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and pasta to the soup. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
- Top with parsley. Serve with parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- I use 90% lean ground beef. It has plenty of flavor but is not overly greasy.
- You can use any short pasta you like for this soup. I use ditalini, but other great choices are macaroni, rotini or orzo pasta.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
279kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
982mg
(28%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
4145IU
(83%)
Vitamin C
16.5mg
(18%)
Calcium
167mg
(17%)
Iron
4.7mg
(26%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 982mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 4145IU | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 167mg | 17% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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