Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

Italian Meatball Soup: A Cozy, Hearty Meal in a Bowl


  • Author: Elyna

Description

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced cherry tomatoes, undrained
1 cup small pasta (orzo or ditalini)
16 pre-cooked meatballs (beef or turkey)
2 cups spinach leaves
Parmesan cheese, for garnish


Ingredients

Scale

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 57 minutes, until vegetables are softened.

2. Add diced zucchini, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes.

3. Pour in chicken broth and diced cherry tomatoes (including the liquid). Bring to a boil.

4. Add pasta to the boiling soup and cook according to package instructions until al dente.

5. Once the pasta is nearly done, gently stir in the pre-cooked meatballs and spinach leaves. Simmer for 5 more minutes, allowing the meatballs to heat through and the spinach to wilt.

6. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.

7. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6 servings | Kcal: 320 kcal per serving