Chunky Italian Meatball Soup
Comforting, warming and so delicious, the smell of this cooking alone will bring your family in for dinner! A hearty meatball soup for everyone!
Servings 4
Calories 503kcal
Ingredients
- olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 pound small Italian meatballs
- 3/4 cup orzo or other small pasta
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
To Serve
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Cook 1 onion (diced) until softened, then add 3 cloves garlic (minced). Cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add 2 cups chicken stock, 1 cup water, and 1 can diced tomatoes and bring to a boil.
- Add 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 1 pound small Italian meatballs, 3/4 cup orzo or other small pasta, and 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables.
- Return to a boil then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer until pasta is cooked and meatballs are warmed through.
- Ladle into bowls, grate 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese over the top.
- Devour.
Notes
- Make your own meatballs and keep them in the freezer for this!
- Switch out the diced tomatoes for the kind with onions/garlic added - save a step!
- Use green beans, peas, carrots - whatever you have. This will always be good, no matter what veggies you add.
Nutrition
Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2355IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2.6mg
