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Hearty Meatball Soup
This delicious Meatball Soup Recipe from deesviral brings tender meatballs and pasta together with onions, carrots, celery, and green beans in a hearty beef broth seasoned perfectly with Italian spices. It’s a quick and easy soup that comes together in less than 40 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Recipe Details
- Author: deesviral
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- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup / Main Dish
- Cuisine: American / Italian-Inspired
- Keywords: meatball soup, pasta soup, Italian soup, weeknight dinner, deesviral
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup green beans, cut into bite-size pieces
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup small pasta, such as ditalini or small shells
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley and extra Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently and roll into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add green beans, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Carefully add meatballs to the simmering broth. Reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes.
- Stir in pasta and cook for 8–10 more minutes, until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are fully cooked through.
- Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Tips & Variations
- Use frozen pre-cooked meatballs to save even more time.
- Add spinach during the last 2 minutes for extra greens.
- Cook pasta separately if you plan to store leftovers, so it stays firm.
Why This Recipe Works
The meatballs gently simmer in the broth, adding extra flavor while staying tender and juicy. The mix of vegetables, pasta, and Italian seasonings creates a balanced soup that feels hearty enough for dinner but still comes together fast for a busy weeknight.
