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Italian Meatball Soup

Italian Meatball Soup

This Italian Meatball Soup is a warm and comforting dish filled with flavorful meatballs, savory broth, and vibrant vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Comfort Dinners
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Italian pork
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 Large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp Dried basil
  • 1 tsp Garlic salt
For the Soup Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs Celery, diced
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
For the Soup
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 tsp Dried basil (for soup)
  • 1 tbsp Dried parsley (for soup)
  • 8 oz Spaghetti, broken in half
For Garnishing
  • fresh Basil for garnish
  • 1/4 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Large pot
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, dried parsley, dried basil, and garlic salt. Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced carrots, celery, onion, and minced garlic until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and additional dried basil and parsley. Stir everything together and let the flavors mingle for a couple of minutes.
  4. Carefully place the meatballs into the pot, ensuring they're submerged in the broth. Increase the heat to bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Once the meatballs are fully cooked, return to a boil and add the broken spaghetti. Cook until the pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
  6. Ladle the hot soup into bowls, garnishing each with fresh basil and a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an extra flavor boost, consider adding a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.

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