User Friendly Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: User Friendly Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb meatballs, I use User Friendly Meatballs; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 (15 ounce) candiced tomatoes with garlic, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, cut up, undrained; 1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, undrained; 15 ounces water; salt and pepper; 3 cups rotini pasta; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced

Servings: persons

1 lb meatballs, I use User Friendly Meatballs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 (15 ounce) candiced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes, cut up, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables, undrained
15 ounces water
salt and pepper
3 cups rotini pasta
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced

1
Using a big soup pot on medium high heat, warm up the meatballs.
2
If there is some fat still frozen to them, you will not need to add any oil, but if you froze them without fat or are using storebought, you will need to add some olive oil to get this started.
3
Once the meatballs are good and warmed, add in the garlic and saute just until you start smelling it, about a minute.
4
Dont burn the garlic!
5
*grins*.
6
Next add the cans, the stock, and the water, and bring to a boil.
7
Drop the heat and keep your soup at a simmer for at least 5 minutes.
8
At this point your soup can simmer for hours (and if you arent using canned veggies, you will want to simmer it a while).
9
About 10 minutes before you want to serve, add the pasta and season to taste.
10
When you are ready to serve, turn off the heat and stir in the fresh herbs.

899

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb meatballs, I use User Friendly Meatballs, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 cup chicken stock, 1 (15 ounce) candiced tomatoes with garlic, undrained, and more.

Yes, User Friendly 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

User Friendly Meatball Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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