Description
A hearty and flavorful Italian meatball soup that you will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup small pasta
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring beef broth and diced tomatoes to a boil.
- Add carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering soup.
- Stir in the pasta and cook according to package directions, or until tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For best results, chill the meatball mixture for 15 minutes before forming meatballs to make them easier to handle.
- You can substitute ground turkey or a mixture of beef and pork for the ground beef.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Italian meatball soup, homemade meatball soup, easy meatball soup, hearty soup, comfort food, beef soup, pasta soup