Meatball Soup

Name: Meatball Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 slice soft bread ((to make about ¾ cup fresh bread crumbs)); ½ pound ground beef; ½ pound ground pork; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 large carrots ((peeled and chopped)); 2 ribs celery ((finely chopped)); 1 small onion ((finely chopped)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 3 cloves garlic ((finely minced)); 1 teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice (28oz or 798ml)); 1 Parmesan rind; 1 cup dry ditalini pasta; 2 cups fresh spinach ((roughly chopped)); ½ cup marinara sauce

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

This hearty Italian Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food! With tender homemade, meatballs, vegetables and pasta in a delicious tomato-based broth with Parmesan cheese, it’s a delight for your taste buds!

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:13:59 GMT