5.0 from 15 votes
Italian Meatball Soup
Meatballs and pasta in a savory tomato broth, Italian meatball soup is a simple and hearty meal that is on the table in less than an hour!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 582 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion , diced
- 1 cup carrots , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound fresh or frozen meatballs (about 1 inch diameter)
- 2 inches square parmesan rind , or ¼ cup shredded parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup orzo pasta , uncooked
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley , plus more for garnish
- ¼ cup chopped basil , plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, onions, carrots and garlic to a large pot and heat over medium heat until vegetables are beginning to soften, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, oregano, basil, bay leaves, meatballs and parmesan rind. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
- Once the liquid is boiling add the pasta and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, until pasta is el dente.
- Remove the bay leaves and parmesan rind, add the chopped herbs and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately topped with additional chopped herbs and shredded parmesan.
- It you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
582kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
83mg
(28%)
Sodium
1565mg
(65%)
Potassium
874mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5788IU
(116%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
137mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 582kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 83mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1565mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 874mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5788IU | 116% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 137mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.