Italian Meatball Soup (Quick & Easy Recipe) + Video
Italian Meatball Soup includes pasta, veggies, and perfect juicy meatballs in a tomato broth. Make this easy soup recipe in only 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 carrots peeled and diced
- 2 celery ribs washed and diced
- 8 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 cups water
- 14.5 ounces fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 pound ditalini pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
Meatballs
- 1 pound lean ground beef 80-90% lean
- 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1 large egg
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large 8 quart pot over medium-high heat, warm olive oil.
- Meanwhile, chop the carrots and celery. Add them to the warm pot. Cook vegetables for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the beef broth, water, tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil.
- Meanwhile, combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with hands to combine. Be careful not to over mix or your meatballs will not be tender.
- Use a 1 tablespoon scoop to portion, then lightly shape the scoops into meatballs using your hands to roll them. Drop them into the broth, distributing them evenly around the pot. Cover. Allow soup to boil for 5 minutes. Stir meatballs gently, so they do not break apart.
- Add pasta. Stir. Cook 10 minutes or until pasta is done. Sprinkle basil and parsley over top, stir and serve.
Video
Notes
You can substitute this Italian Seasoning recipe for premade dry Italian seasoning: 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano, 3/4 teaspoon dried basil, 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon dried sage
Once cooled to room temperature, transfer into an airtight container and enjoy within three days for best results.
Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until the soup is warmed through to a food-safe temperature of 165°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 364cal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1067mg | Sugar: 5g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg