Meatball & Pasta Soup Recipe

Name: Meatball & Pasta Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups vegetable stock; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 large egg; 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 4 medium carrots, chopped; 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Servings: persons

8 cups vegetable stock
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

1
In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring stock, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix egg, bread crumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, pepper and remaining salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2
Add carrots, pasta and meatballs to boiling stock. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted.
3
Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 cups vegetable stock, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 teaspoon salt, divided, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Meatball & Pasta Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Meatball & Pasta Soup

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