How to Make Best Meatball Soup: 7 Cozy Tips for a Hearty Meal
This meatball soup recipe is perfect for a cozy night in. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground Beef Lean ground beef
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs Plain breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Egg Lightly beaten
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
Soup
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 medium Onion Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced
- 6 cups Beef Broth Low sodium
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup Carrots Sliced
- 1 cup Celery Diced
- 0.5 cup Pasta Small pasta, like ditalini
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 0.5 tsp Salt To taste
- 0.25 tsp Black Pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add carrots, celery, and meatballs to the pot. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Stir in pasta and Italian seasoning. Cook until pasta is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.