Description
Italian Meatball Soup is a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings. This savory soup features tender meatballs swimming in a rich broth, complemented by aromatic herbs and small pasta shapes. Easy to make and customizable with seasonal veggies, it’s an ideal meal for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Each spoonful brings the joy of home-cooked comfort food straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup small pasta (e.g., ditalini or small shells)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form mixture into one-inch meatballs. Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat; brown meatballs on all sides for about five minutes.
- Remove meatballs and sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil. Return meatballs to the pot.
- Stir in pasta and reduce heat; let simmer for 10-15 minutes until pasta is al dente and meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs or Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg