How To Make Meatball & Tomato Soup
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup small pasta (such as ditalini or elbows)
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.
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In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent and garlic is fragrant.
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Add crushed tomatoes, beef or chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Bring to a simmer.
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Return the meatballs to the pot and add the pasta. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente and meatballs are cooked through.
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Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 462 kcal
- Total Fat : 24g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 97mg
- Sodium : 1042mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 28g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 8g
- Protein : 34g
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