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meatball soup

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Recipe by
Beth Pierce
@smalltownwoman
Ofallon, MO

This family-friendly tasty Meatball Soup is a cinch to make using frozen or fresh ground beef meatballs and a handful of fresh-cut vegetables. It is lightly seasoned with Italian spices in a tasty beefy rich tomato broth. This soup is a complete meal but it is also delicious served with a simple salad and cheese garlic bread.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For meatball soup

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 2
    large carrots peeled and chopped
  • 3 stalk
    celery chopped
  • 1 1/2 c
    green beans trimmed and cut in one inch segments
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    onion powder
  • 6 c
    low sodium beef broth
  • 1 can
    (8 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 can
    (14.5 ounce) fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 1/4 lb
    fresh or frozen meatballs
  • 3/4 c
    mini farfalle pasta (ditalini, acini de pepe or orzo)
  • fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make meatball soup

  • 1
    In a large heavy stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and green beans. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until slightly soft and fragrant. Add parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • 2
    Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and meatballs; simmer for 7-10 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve promptly.
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