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 chuck; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 clove garlic, grated; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 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)

Servings: persons

8 ounces ground beef chuck
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 clove garlic, grated
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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)

1
Combine the beef, parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, the egg, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a medium bowl; mix with your hands until just combined.
2
Form into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
3
Heat the olive oil in a pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
4
Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until golden, 3 to 4 minutes; remove to a plate.
5
Add the carrots and celery to the pot; cook, stirring, until just softened, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the broth and 3 cups water; bring to a boil.
7
Return the meatballs to the pot along with the remaining 2 tablespoons parsley and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8
Simmer until the meatballs are just cooked through, about 2 minutes.
9
Add the tortellini and cook until they float to the top, about 4 minutes.
10
Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, 1 minute.
11
Season with salt and pepper.
12
Top with more parmesan.
13
Per serving: Calories 474; Fat 23 g (Saturated 8 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 1,065 mg; Carbohydrate 37 g; Fiber 4 g; Protein 27 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

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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 chuck, 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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