Best 7 Lamb Meatball And Bean Soup Recipes

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Lamb meatball and bean soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The lamb meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the beans add a boost of protein and fiber. This soup is also packed with vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Here are a few tips for making the best lamb meatball and bean soup: Use a variety of beans to add flavor and texture. Great Northern beans, chickpeas, and kidney beans are all good choices. Use fresh, flavorful vegetables. Carrots, celery, onions, and garlic are all essential ingredients in this soup. Season the meatballs well. A combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder is a good starting point. Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite, chop them up-with an egg slicer! -Carole Lotito, Hillsdale, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
12 ounces frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (about 3 cups), thawed
1 cup julienned carrots
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
8 cups coarsely chopped escarole (1 bunch) or fresh spinach
Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in meatballs, carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in beans and escarole; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until escarole has wilted, about 10 minutes. If desired, top servings with basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LAMB MEATBALLS



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This is a great alternative to regular meatballs. I have served these many times at cocktail parties, and they have always been a hit! The sauce adds a nice touch, but I have also served them with Greek marinade and plain.

Provided by Kathy Bezemes Walstrom

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Meatball Appetizer Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
5 shallots, minced
2 pounds ground lamb
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons lemon zest
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
½ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ tablespoons tomato sauce
¼ cup wine
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 dash ground cinnamon
toothpicks

Steps:

  • Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Mix lamb, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram, salt, and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs, and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels, and place in a serving dish.
  • Mix tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 44.5 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 144.5 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ITALIAN MEATBALL 'N' BEAN SOUP



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This is a taste sensation the whole family will love.-Amanda Bowyer, Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large egg
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and bread crumbs. Crumble sausage and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer inserted in a meatball reaches 160°. If desired, top with additional sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

WHITE BEAN AND LAMB SOUP



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Wonderful soup for a chilly Sunday dinner. It is a complete meal in one bowl. The soup is topped with wilted baby spinach and feta cheese!

Provided by HARDT

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas

Time 10h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

½ pound dried great Northern beans, sorted and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 ¼ pounds ground lamb
3 carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
1 ½ cups canned roma tomatoes, with liquid
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
fresh ground black pepper
salt to taste
6 cups chicken broth
½ pound baby spinach leaves
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Soak the dried beans in water overnight. After soaking, drain off remaining water, and rinse.
  • In a large stockpot, cook the onion in oil over low heat until just beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Increase the heat to medium, and add lamb; cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in carrots and celery, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes, and season with parsley, thyme, oregano, and with freshly ground pepper and salt to taste. Add beans and broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, boil for 5 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, for 1/1/2 hours, or until beans are tender.
  • Rinse spinach, and then place in a saucepan. Place over medium heat, and cook until wilted. This will only take a short time, and you will not need to add more liquid to the pan.
  • Top each serving of soup with wilted spinach and crumbled feta cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 332.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 60.1 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 461.5 mg, Sugar 4 g

EASY LAMB MEATBALL AND BEAN CROCK POT SOUP



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This is a simple, savory crock pot soup. You may substitute 1 1/2 c. fresh broccoli flowerets for 10 oz. pkg. frozen chopped broccoli.

Provided by ChefWhiz

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 4h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can low-sodium tomatoes, drained diced
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt; mix lightly.
  • Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Brown meatballs in large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally.
  • Place broth, tomatoes, beans, broccoli, thyme, and meatballs in slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 4-5 hours.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.6, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 1086.1, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4.8, Protein 29.7

LAMB MEATBALL AND BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Lamb Meatball and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by southern chef in lo

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground lamb
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt; mix lightly and shape into 1-inch meatballs. Brown the meatballs in large skillet over medium high heat turning occasionally.
  • Meanwhile bring broth to a boil in large saucepan; add the broccoli and tomato. Return to a boil; reduce the heat and cover.
  • When the meatballs are browned, remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add to the broth.
  • Add the beans and thyme; simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.8, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 82.8, Sodium 1078, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 29.2

CHUNKY BEAN & MEATBALL SOUP



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A good lunch time filler

Provided by pendlehill

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Fry red onion in olive oil.
  • Push onion to one side and add meatballs. Cook for 5 mins or until golden.
  • Stir in tomatoes chicken stock red wine vinegar and sugar.
  • Cover and cook for 20 mins.
  • Drain and rinse beans. Add to pan, season well and cook uncovered for a further 10 mins.
  • Scatter with Parmesan and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality lamb: Use fresh, ground lamb that is free of gristle and fat. Look for lamb that is bright red in color and has a mild, gamey smell.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked through: The meatballs should be firm to the touch and no longer pink in the center. You can also use a meat thermometer to check that the meatballs have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when browning the meatballs: If you overcrowd the pan, the meatballs will steam instead of brown. Brown the meatballs in batches if necessary.
  • Use a variety of beans: This recipe calls for a combination of chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. You can use other types of beans, such as black beans, pinto beans, or Great Northern beans.
  • Add vegetables to the soup: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and nutrition to the soup. You can also add other vegetables, such as zucchini, spinach, or kale.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten the flavors.

Conclusion:

This lamb meatball and bean soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal. It is perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight. The meatballs are tender and juicy, the beans are creamy and delicious, and the broth is rich and flavorful. Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or a green salad for a complete meal.

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