Best 4 Easy Meatball Soup Recipes

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If you're searching for an easy and comforting dish to warm you up on a chilly day, look no further than easy meatball soup. This classic soup is packed with tender meatballs, flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables, making it a hearty and satisfying meal in one bowl. With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few easy steps, you can have a delicious pot of easy meatball soup ready to enjoy in no time.

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QUICK 'N EASY MEATBALL SOUP



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Here's a very easy recipe for a hearty meatball soup for people who are too busy to make the meatballs themselves.

Provided by groovinchic

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth, divided
¼ cup diced white onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
24 frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
½ cup dried small pasta shells
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir 2 teaspoons chicken broth, white onion, and garlic together in a pot over medium-high heat; cook until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Pour remaining chicken broth into the pot; bring to a soft boil. Add meatballs, garbanzo beans, kidney beans, mixed vegetables, pasta shells, ground ginger, oregano, basil, and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Stirring occasionally, bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and cook at a simmer until the pasta shells are tender and meatballs are heated through, 12 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Cholesterol 73.4 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 8.1 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1223.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

EASY TORTELLINI MEATBALL SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Cheese     Pasta     Tomato     turkey     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Basil     Sausage     Carrot     Fall     Winter

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 T olive oil
1 T minced garlic
1 yellow onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
15 - 20 frozen turkey meatballs, thawed
8 cups chicken broth
9 oz (1 package/2.5 servings) frozen cheese tortellini
1/4 t red pepper flakes
1/4 t dried thyme
1/4 t Tabasco sauce
2 14.5 ounce cans petite diced tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of fresh basil, roughly chopped
salt and pepper to taste
French bread

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, place garlic and olive oil on medium heat, stirring constantly until garlic is browned; about 3 minutes. Add onions and carrots and continue stirring for 4 - 5 minutes or until vegetables become soft. In the meantime, in a medium pot, cook tortellini according to package; set aside. Add chicken broth to carrot onion mixture and bring to a simmer. Place meatballs in a microwave save container to thaw. After thawed, dice into halves or thirds. Add to onion carrot mixture. Add pepper flakes, thyme, Tabasco and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated; add salt and pepper to taste. Top with parmesan cheese and basil. Serve piping hot with French bread.

EASY MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP



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Delicious soup that is a family favorite. Found it in the newspaper a few years ago. Usually use Progresso Italian bread crumbs. For color I grate one or two carrots into the pot when I pour in the broth. Servings are main-course servings.

Provided by PugGrannie

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (48 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 lb ground beef, thawed
1 egg
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Steps:

  • Pour cans of broth into large soup pot.
  • Cover and heat over medium heat until simmering.
  • Meanwhile, mix ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Form into 3/4" balls.
  • Drop into simmering broth and cook through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add frozen tortellini and cook another 7 minutes.
  • Add spinach and heat a few more minutes.
  • If you'd like, top with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 538.5, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 114.3, Sodium 2429, Carbohydrate 46.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.1, Protein 38.5

EASY MEATBALL SOUP



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From the Seattle P-I. Takes only an hour and makes great leftovers. I like to toast sourdough bread to dip in it.

Provided by Debbie Stewart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
6 tablespoons rice
2 eggs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
6 cups water
4 beef bouillon cubes
4 green onions, sliced
1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
1 can chopped tomato
Tabasco sauce
1 cup minced parsley
1/2 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • In a pot combine the water, bouillon cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, green onions, green pepper, carrots and tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 30 minutes.
  • Mix the meat, uncooked rice, 1 beaten egg, paprika, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Form into 1 inch balls.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth, bring to a boil again, then lower heat and simmer, still covered, 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked and the rice is soft.
  • Add parsely and Tobasco sauce to taste.
  • Just before serving, beat the second egg with the lemon juice.
  • Stir two teaspoonsful of hot soup into the lemon mixture, then stir this mixture back into the soup pot.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
  • To make the meatballs more tender, soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt and pepper, and add your favorite herbs and spices.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the soup. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup, such as carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes.
  • Add a can of diced tomatoes to the soup for a boost of flavor and color.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Meatball soup is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover meatballs. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and comforting soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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