Mini Meatball Soup with Pasta and White Beans

Name: Mini Meatball Soup with Pasta and White Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 lb Ground Italian Pork Sausage (I used sweet Italian Sausage but can also use hot); 3 tbsp Italian Breadcrumbs; 1/2 Egg (beaten); 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated; additional to serve ); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (chopped); 1/4 tsp Dried Sage; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (more or less to taste); 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced); 1/2 cup Carrots (diced); 1/2 cup Celery (diced); 4 cups Unsalted Chicken Bone Broth (can also use chicken broth or chicken stock); 2 cups Water (or additional broth); 15 oz White Beans (I used one can of Great Northern Beans; don't drain or rinse ); 1 Bay Leaf; 1 cup Ditalini Pasta (or a small shape like elbow macaroni or small shells); 2 oz Kale (I used a couple handfuls ); 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (additional to serve); Kosher Salt & Black Pepper (to taste); Parmesan Cheese (to serve)

7 steps

Prep:30minCook:40min

Inspired by Italian Wedding Soup. This broth-y soup is extra cozy and comforting. It includes tender mini Italian sausage meatballs, chewy ditalini pasta, soft white beans, and kale.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:17:30 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories679.2 kcal (34%)

Total Fat11.9 g (17%)

Carbs96 g (37%)

Sugars6.1 g (7%)

Protein49.8 g (100%)

Sodium903.5 mg (45%)

Fiber19.2 g (69%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Meatballs

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare baking sheet. Line sheet with aluminum foil and place oven-proof wire rack over top. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl. Gently mix with your hands until combined. Roll into about 3/4 inch meatballs. You should have about 25 meatballs. *See Note

Step 3

Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside for later.

Soup

Step 4

Meanwhile, start the soup. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the vegetables have softened. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stir, and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken bone broth, water, can of white beans, bay leaf, and salt & black pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, add the ditalini pasta. Cook for about 10 minutes until the pasta is almost cooked through, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat to a simmer and add the meatballs and kale. Cook for another 3 minutes to allow the kale to wilt. Finally, stir in the lemon juice. Taste the soup and add salt and black pepper as needed.

Step 7

Divide among bowls to serve. Top with additional lemon juice, freshly grated parmesan cheese, and black pepper as desired.

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