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Savory meatball soup in a white skillet with chopped tomatoes and pasta, cozy comfort food.

Meatball Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 402 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 cup small pasta such as ditalini or orzo
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
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  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove meatballs and set aside.
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  • In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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  • Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in dried basil. Bring to a simmer.
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  • Return meatballs to the pot and add pasta. Simmer until pasta is cooked and meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
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  • Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
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  • Serve hot, garnished with extra grated Parmesan if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 2131mgFiber: 4g
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