Meatball-Tortellini Soup Recipe

Name: Meatball-Tortellini Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground beef; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 garlic clove, grated; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 carrots, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 quart low sodium chicken broth; 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini; 4 cups loosely packed Baby Spinach (about 3 ounces); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

8 ounces ground beef
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 garlic clove, grated
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 quart low sodium chicken broth
1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 cups loosely packed Baby Spinach (about 3 ounces)
salt and pepper

1
Combine the beef, parmesan, 2 tbsp parsley, the egg, garlic, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
2
Heat the olive oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning until golden, 3 to 4 minutes; remove to plate. Add the carrots and celery to pot; cook, stirring until just softened, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Return the meatballs to the pot along with the remaining 2 tbsp parsely and 1/2 tsp salt. Simmer until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the tortellini and cook until they float to the top, about 4 minutes. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Top with more parmesan.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ground beef, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, and more.

Yes, Meatball-Tortellini 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-Tortellini Soup

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