Best Italian Meatball N Bean Soup Recipes

MEATBALL, BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 head escarole, roughly chopped (about 12 cups)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (do not drain)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 beef meatballs
Grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, carrots, red onion and rosemary and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the escarole, beans and their liquid, chicken broth, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
Gently stir in the meatballs and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan and a few grinds of pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

ITALIAN CHICKEN MEATBALL AND BEAN SOUP

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In North Dakota, it's pretty common for winter temps to fall below zero. Hearty soups like this are a must. -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup savory herb or chicken stuffing mix, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground chicken
SOUP:
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
5 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine egg, stuffing mix and salt. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 14-17 minutes., Meanwhile, in a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add celery, carrots and onion; cook and stir until carrots are softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add beans, broth and lemon zest; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Stir in spinach and meatballs; cook just until spinach is wilted. Stir in lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 828mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

HEARTY ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP

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A very hearty, flavorful soup. Use whatever small shaped pasta you like.

Provided by Suzanne Call

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables
1 cup small star-shaped dried pasta
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Stir water, tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add meatballs, Italian-blend vegetables, and pasta to the pot. Return broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the meatballs are heated through and the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 498.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g