Meatball Soup
Savor a bowl of this delicious and cozy Meatball Soup, ready in just 30 minutes! Meatballs gently simmer in a rich tomato broth, brimming with a medley of vegetables for a delicious, hearty meal.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced into thin coins
- 2 celery ribs, sliced into half moons
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, you can also use 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, you can also use 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound frozen pre-cooked meatballs
- 28 ounces canned fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth, you can also use beef broth, bone broth, or vegetable broth
- 5 ounces baby kale leaves
- grated fresh parmesan cheese, for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot set over medium-high heat. To the heated oil, add chopped onions, carrots, celery, and parsley; cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the veggies are just tender, stirring frequently.
- Stir in thyme and oregano; season with salt and pepper and cook for 20 seconds. Add minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds or until fragrant. Add in the frozen meatballs and continue to cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the tomatoes and cook for 1 more minute. Stir in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium; continue to simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 12 minutes, or until meatballs are tender and soup is hot.
- Stir in kale and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Remove from heat and taste for salt and pepper; adjust accordingly.
- Top the soup with grated fresh parmesan cheese and serve.
Notes
- Mix Up the Meatballs: I often go for store-bought meatballs for this recipe, but you can also use homemade. Make sure the meatballs are cooked before adding them to the soup.
- Go Meatless or Poultry: Plant-based meatballs or those tasty Meatless Italian "Sausage" Meatballs are a great alternative. Chicken and turkey meatballs are also a win!
- Herbs: Fresh herbs are king, but if unavailable, a dash of dried oregano and thyme or a teaspoon of Italian Seasoning has you covered.
- Swap That Kale: Not a kale fan? No worries, baby spinach is a fantastic substitute.
- Veggie Boost: Throw in a couple of cups of frozen veggies in the final 5 minutes of cooking for extra nutrition, crunch, and color.
- Add Pasta: Level up the heartiness by adding small pasta when the soup boils, cooking it to perfection with the rest of the ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 507mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4856IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 2mg
