PASTA & MEATBALL SOUP WITH CHEESY CROUTONS

Pasta & meatball soup with cheesy croutons image

Give meatballs a new lease of life in this substantial pasta-packed soup

Provided by Good Food team

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
300g pack ready-made mini meatballs
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
300ml milk
1 tbsp dried oregano
200g pasta shapes
8 thin wholemeal baguette slices
50g cheddar , grated
small bunch basil , torn

Steps:

Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and fry the meatballs for 5-10 mins until browned. Tip in the tomatoes, milk, 200ml water and oregano and simmer for 10-15 mins, until the soup thickens a little.
Pour in the pasta shapes and simmer until cooked - follow pack timings. Meanwhile, make the cheesy croutons. Heat grill to High, pop the baguette slices on a baking tray and top with the cheese. Grill until melted, keep warm.
When the pasta is cooked, remove the soup from the heat and stir in the basil. Divide between bowls and serve with the basil and cheesy croutons on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.24 milligram of sodium