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 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 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, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring beef broth and crushed 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.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- If you don’t have small pasta, you can break larger pasta shapes into smaller pieces.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Italian meatball soup, homemade meatball soup, easy meatball soup, hearty soup, comfort food, family recipe