Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Italian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs:; 3/4 pounds Ground Beef; 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced; 1 whole Egg; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Oregano; 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice; SOUP; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 7 cups Low Sodium Beef Stock; 2 cups Water; 1/2 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 3/4 cups Onion, Chopped; 3/4 cups Carrots, Chopped; 3/4 cups Celery, Chopped; 1 cup Russet Potato, Chopped (do Not Peel); 1/2 pound Cabbage Chopped; Grated Parmesan Cheese To Serve; TIED IN A CHEESECLOTH BUNDLE; 4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced; 2 whole Bay Leaves; 1 teaspoon Peppercorns

Servings: persons

Meatballs:
3/4 pounds Ground Beef
1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced
1 whole Egg
2 cloves Garlic
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoon Ground Oregano
2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
SOUP
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
7 cups Low Sodium Beef Stock
2 cups Water
1/2 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
3/4 cups Onion, Chopped
3/4 cups Carrots, Chopped
3/4 cups Celery, Chopped
1 cup Russet Potato, Chopped (do Not Peel)
1/2 pound Cabbage Chopped
Grated Parmesan Cheese To Serve
TIED IN A CHEESECLOTH BUNDLE
4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced
2 whole Bay Leaves
1 teaspoon Peppercorns

1
To make meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients and mix well. Shape into small balls and chill for 30 minutes.
2
Gather 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bundle. Tie to secure.
3
After chilling, heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a heavy pot. Briefly brown meatballs, then remove to a plate. To pot, add beef stock, water, salt, tomato paste, and herb bag. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes.
4
Add onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Simmer 15 more minutes. Remove herb bag.
5
Add cabbage and meatballs. Bring to a boil, then simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
6
Serve with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

535

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs:, 3/4 pounds Ground Beef, 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian Meatball Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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