Meatball soup

Name: Meatball soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion chopped; 2 large carrots peeled and chopped; 3 stalks celery chopped; 1 1/2 cups green beans trimmed and cut in one inch segments; 1 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 6 cups low sodium beef broth; 1 can (8 ounce) tomato sauce; 1 can (14.5 ounce) fire roasted tomatoes; 3/4 cup shell pasta; fresh parsley, chopped; salt and pepper to taste; 1lb hamburger meat; 1 egg; 1/2 cup bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05); 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05); 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.05); 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02); 1/4 tsp pepper

8 steps

Prep:30minCook:40min

Meatball soup made with homemade meatballs. This is toddler approved meal is even fun to make together.

Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 20:28:12 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories240.6 kcal (12%)

Total Fat9.5 g (14%)

Carbs23.6 g (9%)

Sugars6 g (7%)

Protein15.7 g (31%)

Sodium990.1 mg (50%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

In a large heavy stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and green beans. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until slightly soft and fragrant. Add parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Note: if you don’t like celery try celery salt instead

Step 2

Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, fire-roasted tomatoes, and meatballs; simmer for 7-10 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve promptly. Note: you can use rotel instead if you want to

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Step 3

In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and the egg.

Step 4

Add the breadcrumb mixture, eggs, milk, Italian sausage, and ground beef to a large bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until evenly combined. Avoid over mixing the meat.

Step 5

Divide and shape the meat meatballs

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment or use a greased pan. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet about one inch apart from each other.

Step 7

Bake the meatballs for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Step 8

Transfer the meatballs into the soup

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