Cheesy Parmesan Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Cheesy Parmesan Meatball Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground chuck (22-1½" meatballs); 1 egg (lightly beaten); ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated); ½ cup regular breadcrumbs; ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes; ½ tsp kosher salt; ½ tsp ground black pepper; ½ tsp Italian seasoning; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter (unsalted); 1 medium sweet yellow onion (diced); 3 garlic cloves (minced); 4 cups unsalted chicken broth; 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes; 1 tbsp granulated sugar dissolved in 1½ cups hot water; 2 tbsp fresh basil (chopped); 1 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 2 bay leaves; 2 tsp fresh oregano (chopped (or ½ tsp dried)); ¼ tsp red pepper flakes; 8 oz. uncooked small shell pasta (or your favorite small pasta); ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 1 baguette sliced and toasted; 4 cups shredded Italian cheese blend or shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Hearty and comforting, this Parmesan Meatball Soup features juicy meatballs in a flavorful tomato broth, topped with melted cheese and basil.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:04:52 GMT