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Italian Meatball Soup

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!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 279 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian

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 talks 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

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the broiler to medium or high heat. Coat a sheet pan with cooking spray.
For the meatballs
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Broil for 8-10 minutes until meatballs are lightly browned.
For the soup
  1. While the meatballs are cooking, heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots.
  2. Cook the vegetables for 4-5 minutes. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
  3. Bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and pasta to the soup. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
  4. 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

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

% 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.