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Italian Meatball Soup with Homemade Meatballs

Italian Meatball Soup with Homemade Meatballs
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Indulge in a comforting bowl of Italian Meatball Soup with Homemade Meatballs, where tender beef meatballs, fresh vegetables, and al dente pasta come together in a rich tomato broth. This recipe is perfect for cozy evenings or busy weeknights, providing a satisfying meal that warms the soul. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can have this delicious soup ready in no time. Customize it to your liking by adding seasonal veggies or different pasta shapes. Discover a family favorite that’s sure to please everyone at the table!

Ingredients

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  • ½ pound ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
  • ¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Kosher salt (to taste)
  • Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 large carrots (diced)
  • 2 stalks celery (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes (undrained)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup dry short-cut pasta
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped)
  • Freshly grated parmesan (for serving, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven's broiler and lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, minced garlic, beaten egg, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Form into meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Broil meatballs for 6-7 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
  4. In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  5. Add beef broth, tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  6. Stir in dry pasta and broiled meatballs; cook until pasta is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  7. Finish with fresh parsley before serving hot.

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