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Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup

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A savory soup that combines juicy meatballs with a rich tomato broth, vegetables, and pasta, making for a hearty and comforting meal. Perfect for any season, this Italian Meatball Soup will be loved by all.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 large carrots diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup dry short-cut pasta see Notes
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • freshly grated parmesan for serving, optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Heavy-Bottomed Pot or Dutch Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the broiler on high and lightly grease a baking sheet with butter or spray oil.
  2. Mix the meatball ingredients in a large bowl until well combined. Form the mixture into meatballs using about 2 tablespoons per meatball, and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Broil the meatballs for 6 to 7 minutes until browned but not fully cooked. They will continue cooking in the soup.
  4. Heat olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  5. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pot. Simmer for 5 to 6 minutes.
  6. Introduce the broiled meatballs and dry pasta into the soup, cooking until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are fully cooked. Stir in chopped parsley at the end.
  7. Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with freshly grated parmesan if desired.

Notes

For the pasta, choose a type that cooks in about the same time as it takes for the soup to simmer to ensure everything is perfectly tender.
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