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Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup

The ultimate comfort food, Meatball Soup is a hearty, flavorful dish that combines savory meatballs with tender pasta in a rich broth. Perfect for cold winter nights, this easy recipe will have everyone asking for seconds. Make it tonight and warm your soul!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Dried Minced Onion Flakes
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 (2-lb) Bag Frozen Meatballs
  • 1 (6-oz) Can Tomato Paste
  • 1 (8-oz) Can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 (15-oz) Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 4 cups Unsalted Beef Broth
  • 1 (24-oz) Jar Spaghetti Sauce
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 8 oz Ditalini Pasta or Elbow Macaroni
  • Salt
  • Pepper

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Rotary Cheese Grater

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic to the pot and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add dried minced onion flakes, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, spaghetti sauce, frozen meatballs, and uncooked ditalini pasta and stir.
  3. Bring the pot to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the soup is hot and the pasta is tender.
  4. Stir in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or fresh parsley.

Notes

  • Use a High-Quality Marinara: I like to use a jar of Trader Joe’s Roasted Garlic Marinara or a jar of Rao’s Marinara Sauce. Both are delicious and work great in this soup.
  • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Reheating: You may need to add more beef broth or water to the soup when reheating, as the pasta will absorb some of the liquid in the soup.