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Easy Meatball Soup

Easy Meatball Soup That Heals the Soul with Every Spoonful

This Easy Meatball Soup combines tender meatballs, vibrant veggies, and ditalini pasta in a comforting broth, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey or chicken.
  • 1 Egg Can replace with a flax or chia egg for vegan.
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Can substitute with nutritional yeast.
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use gluten-free breadcrumbs for variation.
  • 1 medium Minced Onion Swap for powdered onion if needed.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Soup Base
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta You can use other small pasta shapes.
  • 4 cups Broth Chicken, beef, or vegetable.
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes You can substitute with diced tomatoes.
  • 2 cups Spinach Substitute with leafy greens like kale.
  • 1 cup Carrots Chopped.
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped.
For Extra Flavor
  • to taste Herbs & Spices Customize with Italian seasoning or fresh herbs.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic, and spices. Form into 1-inch meatballs and bake for about 10 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped carrots, celery, minced onion, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
  3. Add the baked meatballs, broth, crushed tomatoes, and salt to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, stir in the ditalini pasta, cooking for about half the package time until slightly firm.
  5. Remove bay leaves or cheese rinds, stir in spinach, and let wilt for about 2 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize with seasonal vegetables or family favorites. Stir in fresh herbs like basil for added flavor.

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