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MEATBALL SOUP

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A quick and hearty soup. I use frozen meatballs and cook 3-5 per person in the soup. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Lmdalby

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

Time 1h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 quarts water
20 small meatballs
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
2 cubes beef bouillon cube
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup elbow macaroni

Steps:

Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add meatballs, tomato sauce, bouillon, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste, celery, carrots, and garlic, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add macaroni and cook until pasta is done. Top with parmesan cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 66.5 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 713.3 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

MEATBALL SOUP

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This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It's great for chilly days. -Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup uncooked tiny shell pasta
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Brown meatballs in a large saucepan; drain. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add pasta; simmer until meat is no longer pink and pasta is tender, 10 minutes longer. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze Option: Divide cooled soup in 1-1/2 cup portions; freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.