Easy Meatball Soup
Experience the warmth and comfort of Easy Meatball Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender meatballs, hearty beans, and a savory tomato broth. This recipe is perfect for chilly nights and family gatherings alike, offering a nutritious meal that’s quick to prepare.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking & Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 4 cups beef broth
- 30 oz cannellini beans (drained and rinsed)
- 30 oz crushed tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 large egg
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
- Garlic (minced)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tsp kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (finely chopped)
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp coarse ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- A few sprigs of fresh thyme (to garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix in the ground beef until just combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet. Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes.
- In a large pot over medium heat, bring beef broth to a simmer. Add beans, crushed tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the soup and simmer an additional 20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve hot with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh thyme as garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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