Nourishing and comforting, hearty meatball soup is a classic dish that can warm your soul on a cold winter day. With its tender meatballs, savory broth, and an array of delicious vegetables, this soup is a delightful feast for your senses. Whether you prefer beef, pork, or a combination of meats, the meatballs are infused with a blend of herbs and spices, adding layers of flavor to the robust broth. Served with crusty bread or a side of your favorite crackers, this heartwarming soup is an ideal meal for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEARTY MEATBALL SOUP
A little bit of this thick and hearty soup goes a long way, so it's terrific to take to potlucks. My husband, Patrick, and I enjoy this on cold winter nights. -Janice Thompson, Lansing, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h5m
Yield 22 servings (5-3/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a stockpot, bring broth to a boil. Carefully add the meatballs. Add the tomato juice, tomatoes, vegetables, rice and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the parsley and soy sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 652mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
HEARTY ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP
A very hearty, flavorful soup. Use whatever small shaped pasta you like.
Provided by Suzanne Call
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir water, tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add meatballs, Italian-blend vegetables, and pasta to the pot. Return broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the meatballs are heated through and the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 498.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
HEARTY MEATBALL STEW
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Place the bread and 3 tablespoons water into a medium bowl. Mash to a paste with a spatula. Add the beef, sausage, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend the mixture thoroughly with your hands or a flexible spatula. Form the mixture into 10 to 16 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until ready to use.
- For the hearty meatball stew: Sprinkle the meatballs with the flour and turn to coat with any flour still on the foil. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Drop the meatballs into the skillet, spaced apart. Cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes. Using a flexible thin spatula, turn each meatball onto an uncooked side and cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes longer. Turn and cook a third side, until set and brown, about another 2 minutes, so the meatballs are browned and set all over. Transfer the meatballs to a large plate.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until soft, 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, red pepper flakes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
HEARTY TURKEY MEATBALL SOUP
Every Italian-American family I know seems to have its own version of meatball soup. This recipe is based on my family's version. -Christie Ladd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the egg whites, bread crumbs, cheese and 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 3/4-in. balls. , Place in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, saute carrots and celery in oil for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the broth, pepper and remaining Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in pasta; cook 10-12 minutes longer or until vegetables and pasta are tender. Add meatballs and heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 772mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
HEARTY MEATBALL SOUP WITH SPINACH
My DIL found this recipe online and made it when I was there. It is relatively quick to make and so good. Note: In the directions it refers to the trinity mix; that is the carrot, celery, and onion listed in the ingredients; 2 part onion, one part carrot and one part celery
Provided by tammy dalton
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chop garlic.
- Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, tomato pesto, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended.
- Shape into 1-inch meatballs (about 25-30); wash hands.
- Preheat large stockpot on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
- Place oil in pan; add meatballs (in batches).
- Cook and turn 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
- Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
- Add trinity mix (onion, celery, carrots) and garlic to pan; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onions soften.
- Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt.
- Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cannellini beans, chicken stock, meatballs and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
- Simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until meatballs are 160 degrees Fahrenheit and soup is hot.
- Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.9, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 108.7, Sodium 1040.7, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 3.8, Protein 41.4
HEARTY MEATBALL SPINACH SOUP
We believe that meatballs make everything better. It's not surprising they're the stars of our savory soup. But it's kinda surprising it can fit into a smart eating plan.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield Makes 7 servings, about 1 cup soup and 4 crackers each.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine meat, 1/4 cup onions, 1/3 of garlic and 1/2 tsp. oregano in large bowl. Add cracker crumbs and egg; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- Cook and stir remaining onions and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min. or until onions are tender. Add broth, tomatoes, spinach and remaining oregano; bring to boil. Add meatballs; cover. Simmer on low 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done.
- Serve with additional saltines.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 610 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g
HEARTY MEATBALL SOUP
This is my own version of a beef soup, I like to make this with leftover meatloaf, but you could really use whatever kind of beef you like, and as with most soups, whatever veggies/pastas you prefer. Also for the stock you can use canned broth or use powdered or base mixes.
Provided by PickleLover
Categories Meat
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute onion in a bit of butter or oil, add garlic at the end of Saute if using fresh.
- Add the potatoes to saute for just a minute.
- Add stock, water, soup, ketchup, garlic powder (if not using fresh), and diced potatoes.
- Bring all to a low simmer for 15 minutes then add frozen veggies.
- Continue to simmer until veggies and potatoes are almost tender.
- Add meatballs/meatloaf and pasta, simmer until pasta is cooked and meat is heated all the way through. Taste and season as you like.
- Cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.4, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 807.7, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 14.5, Protein 9.3
HEARTY MEATBALL SOUP I
Ground turkey is used for the meatballs in this hearty, easy soup. It's a quick, filling main dish in the winter months.
Provided by Gayle Wagner
Categories Soup
Time 1h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix together the ground turkey, egg, onion, garlic salt, and pepper. Form meatballs using a tablespoon measure.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in oil. Transfer meatballs to a paper towel to drain.
- In a soup pot, dissolve the bouillon cube in the boiling water. Stir in the undiluted mushroom soup. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and corn. Add the meatballs to the soup, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 90.7 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 898.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right type of ground meat. Ground beef is the most common type of meat used in meatballs, but you can also use ground pork, lamb, or turkey. If you're using ground beef, choose a leaner cut, such as 85% lean or 90% lean.
- Use fresh bread crumbs. Fresh bread crumbs will help to bind the meatballs together and give them a light and fluffy texture. You can make your own bread crumbs by toasting a few slices of bread and then grinding them in a food processor.
- Don't overmix the meatballs. Overmixing the meatballs will make them tough. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
- Brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup. Browning the meatballs will help to seal in their flavor and prevent them from falling apart in the soup.
- Use a flavorful broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a flavorful one. You can use beef broth, chicken broth, or vegetable broth.
- Add your favorite vegetables. You can add any type of vegetables you like to the soup. Some popular choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
- Season the soup to taste. Season the soup with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste.
Conclusion:
Hearty meatball soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ground meat. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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