Description
- Discover how to make Easy Italian Meatball Soup with Spaghetti in just 35 minutes—perfect for a cozy, comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For Frozen Meatballs
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil (such as avocado, olive, or vegetable oil)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 pound frozen Italian-style meatballs (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or vegetarian)
- For Fresh Meatballs
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as avocado, olive, or vegetable oil)
- 1 pound fresh Italian-style meatballs (beef, pork, chicken, turkey, or vegetarian)
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- For the Soup
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken or vegetable broth)
- 3 cups water (additional as needed)
- 1 (24-ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 parmesan rind (optional)
- 6 ounces uncooked spaghetti (broken into 1.5-inch pieces)
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- For Frozen Meatballs:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add 1 teaspoon of neutral oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and sauté for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 pound of frozen Italian-style meatballs, 4 cups of beef broth, 3 cups of water, 1 jar of marinara sauce, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and 1 parmesan rind (optional). Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to high, bring the mixture to a boil, then cook for about 5 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through.
- For Fresh Meatballs:
- Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add 2 tablespoons of neutral oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Add 1 pound of fresh Italian-style meatballs to the pot. Cook, turning occasionally, until the meatballs are browned on all sides.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 4 cups of beef broth, 3 cups of water, 1 jar of marinara sauce, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of dried basil, and 1 parmesan rind (optional). Stir to combine.
- Increase the heat to high, bring the mixture to a boil, then cook for about 5 minutes or until the meatballs are heated through.
- Finish the Soup:
- Add 6 ounces of uncooked spaghetti to the pot and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until the spaghetti is tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
- Sprinkle ½ cup of grated parmesan cheese over the soup.
- Serve the soup hot in bowls.
- Details:
- This hearty Italian-inspired meatball soup is perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights. Packed with tender meatballs, savory broth, and flavorful spaghetti, it’s a simple yet satisfying dish that’s easy to make and great for the whole family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
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