Italian Meatball Soup
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Italian Meatball Soup
Description
This Italian Meatball Soup recipe brings together sausage-style meatballs simmered in a broth enriched with fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and classic Italian herbs such as oregano, basil, and bay leaves. Aromatic sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic provide a sweet and savory base. The addition of a Parmesan rind during simmering imparts a subtle umami and richness to the soup’s broth, balancing the acidity of the tomatoes.
Orzo pasta is added towards the end of cooking to achieve an al dente texture that adds body and heartiness without overpowering the light broth. The tender meatballs cook along with the soup, soaking up flavors and contributing a satisfying meatiness. Fresh herbs stirred in at the end brighten the soup and add fresh complexity.
This soup is suitable for a comforting lunch or dinner and pairs well with crusty bread for soaking up the broth. It’s a meal that balances protein, vegetables, and starch in one pot.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion , diced
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces tomato canned fire roasted
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 teaspoons basil dried
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 pound meatballs fresh or frozen, about 1 inch diameter
- 2 inches Parmesan rind or ¼ cup shredded parmesan, plus more for garnish, square
- 1 cup orzo pasta , uncooked
- ¼ cup Italian parsley plus more for garnish, chopped
- ¼ cup basil plus more for garnish, chopped
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!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 582 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
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