Italian-Style Pepperoni And Spinach Soup With Meatb

Name: Italian-Style Pepperoni And Spinach Soup With Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef (shaped in tiny meatballs); 1 1/2 cups spicy pepperoni, chopped or 1 1/2 cups turkey pepperoni; 2 -4 tablespoons oil; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste); 1 tablespoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste); 1 -2 teaspoon dried basil; 1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted; 3 -5 cups chicken broth (use less amount of broth for a thicker soup); 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach; seasoning salt (or use white salt to taste); black pepper (lots!); 1 tablespoon sugar (optional or to taste); cooked spaghetti (broken into small pieces or use other pasta); grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef (shaped in tiny meatballs)
1 1/2 cups spicy pepperoni, chopped or 1 1/2 cups turkey pepperoni
2 -4 tablespoons oil
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 tablespoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon dried basil
1 -2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
3 -5 cups chicken broth (use less amount of broth for a thicker soup)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
seasoning salt (or use white salt to taste)
black pepper (lots!)
1 tablespoon sugar (optional or to taste)
cooked spaghetti (broken into small pieces or use other pasta)
grated parmesan cheese

1
Shape the ground beef into tiny meatballs using you favorite recipe.
2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; brown the meatballs with pepperoni until browned (the meatballs do not have to cook completely) remove to a bowl.
3
Add in sliced mushrooms, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, chili flakes, basil and oregano; saute for about 3-4 minutes.
4
Add in the tomato paste and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
5
Add in the undiluted soup, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and chopped spinach, then add in the meatballs and pepperoni back to the pot; bring to a boil, season with seasoned salt, lots black pepper and sugar (if using).
6
Reduce heat and simmer covered for about 2 hours or less (uncover and simmer the last 30 minutes of cooking, the soup will thicken more if simmer uncovered for a longer time!).
7
Add in the cooked spaghetti.
8
Ladle into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese, serve with garlic bread or crostini on the side.
9
DELICIOUS!

1189

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef (shaped in tiny meatballs), 1 1/2 cups spicy pepperoni, chopped or 1 1/2 cups turkey pepperoni, 2 -4 tablespoons oil, 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Italian-Style Pepperoni And Spinach Soup With Meatballs 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian-Style Pepperoni And Spinach Soup With Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions