Best 7 Savory Meatball Soup Recipes

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Savory meatball soup is a delightful and comforting dish that combines the flavors of savory meatballs, a flavorful broth, and a variety of vegetables. With its hearty and satisfying texture, this soup is perfect for a chilly day or as a cozy meal to share with loved ones. Whether you prefer classic beef meatballs or a more creative variation, the options for customizing this soup are endless.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MOM'S MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE



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Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Medium

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

15 cups water
1 Tbsp salt
6-8 medium potatoes (cubed)
3 medium carrots (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup pasta (optional)
1/2 onion (finely diced)
2 large sticks of celery (finely diced)
3 Tbsp canola oil
1 large egg (lightly beaten (optional))
2 Tbsp Dill (fresh or frozen)
Mrs. Dash
Ground black pepper
2 lbs ground pork
1 tsp Mrs. Dash
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp salt
1 large egg
1/2 onion (finely diced)

Steps:

  • Add 15 cups water to a large soup pot over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp salt and all of your chopped potatoes to the soup pot. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes.
  • In the mean time, slice your carrots and toss them into the soup pot.
  • Add 1/2 cup of 1/2" pieces of thin spaghetti to the soup pot or whatever pasta you wish.
  • Place ground pork into a large bowl. Add 1/2 chopped onion, 1 tsp Mrs. Dash, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp salt, and 1 egg. Mix well.
  • Make meatballs by rolling them in your hands. Toss them in your pot as you make them. Cook for at least 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and floating at the top.
  • Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet over medium/high heat. Add 3 Tbsp canola oil, finely diced celery and 1/2 onion. Saute until soft and golden. Add it to the pot.
  • Add 1 beaten egg to the soup pot while stirring constantly so you don't get clumps of egg. (Optional).
  • Add 2 Tbsp dill. Then add more Mrs. Dash and Pepper to taste. We added about 1/2 tsp dash and 1/4 tsp pepper at the end).

MEATBALL SOUP



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A quick and hearty soup. I use frozen meatballs and cook 3-5 per person in the soup. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Lmdalby

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 quarts water
20 small meatballs
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cubes beef bouillon cube
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add meatballs, tomato sauce, bouillon, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste, celery, carrots, and garlic, and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add macaroni and cook until pasta is done. Top with parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 713.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

STARR'S SAVORY MEATBALLS



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This is my version of meatballs based on experimentation from several different recipes, including my mother's. I like to use these in spaghetti sauce, of course, but they're also delicious in my meatball subs. You can double or triple the recipe - sky's the limit! - and freeze.

Provided by Superstarr

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef
1 small onion, diced
¼ cup dry bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, slightly beaten
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together the ground beef, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, oregano, basil, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until just combined. Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions, then roll each of those portions into 4 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 239.3 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 44.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 916.5 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

SLOW-COOKED MEATBALL SOUP



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As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup with meatballs and pasta does the trick. Best of all, the whole family loves it! -Kymm Wills, Phoenix, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
3/4 cup dry red wine or additional water
3/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta
4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place first 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in pasta; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes. Discard bay leaf; stir in spinach until wilted. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SAVORY MEATBALL SOUP



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This savory soup is delicious, quick and so easy to make. Just throw everything into the crock pot and voile, a very tasty treat. Best of all it uses ingredients found in most kitchens. This tasty comfort food does not disappoint. Cook gently on low all day, stirring occasionally, being careful not to boil the soup. My grandma always said, soup boiled is soup that is spoiled.

Provided by Baby Kato

Categories     Potluck

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 large red onion, chopped coarsely
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 shallot, large, finely chopped
1 zucchini, small, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, sweet, small, coarsely chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
28 ounces tomatoes, diced, plain, canned
1 teaspoon sugar, white (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, fresh
1 sprig thyme, fresh
1 teaspoon oregano, fresh
1/2 cup orzo pasta
24 small meatballs, frozen
1 large potato, diced
2 large carrots, sliced
1/2 cup green beans, cut into thirds
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, garnish

Steps:

  • Fry the onion, garlic and shallots in butter for 5 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and red pepper to the onion mixture and fry for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Pour the fried vegetables into your crock pot and add all the remaining ingredients.
  • Cook on low heat all day.
  • When ready to serve garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy.

SWEET & SAVORY MEATBALLS



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This is a "usual" that I bring to the office potlucks...It's also a favorite of my kids that they now EXPECT to have every New Years' Eve! So easy for a Crockpot appetizer! Sometimes I make this for dinner -- I just whip up some old fashioned mashed potatoes and serve the meatballs & sauce over top (or to the side) of the mashed potatoes...And the kids just love me when I do that!!! :)

Provided by Stacky5

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) bag frozen italian style meatballs
1 (10 ounce) jar grape jelly
1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Place meatballs in Crockpot (or slow cooker).
  • Mix remaining ingredients very well, and add to Crockpot.
  • Simmer on low for 2 hours. Stir after 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.9, Fat 0.2, Sodium 772.9, Carbohydrate 44.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 30.3, Protein 1.5

SAVORY MEATBALLS



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A neighbor shared this recipe with me at a block party back in the '60s. It's been a favorite of my family's and is easy to fix for a large group.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/3 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup whole milk
2 pounds ground beef
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1-1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches in oil over medium-high heat. , Place in a 2-qt. baking dish. Combine soup and water; pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in meatballs reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Brown your meatballs before adding them to the soup. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Simmer your soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Season your soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
  • Serve your soup hot with a side of bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Savory meatball soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a meatball soup that your family and friends will love.

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