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Italian Meatball Soup Recipe

Italian Meatball Soup Recipe
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This hearty Italian Meatball Soup is a comforting and flavorful dish that is perfect for chilly evenings. Tender meatballs, vegetables, and savory broth come together to create a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients

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For the meatballs:

  • 3/4 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 c. freshly shredded parmesan cheese, plus more to serve
  • 3 tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. ground oregano
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice

For the soup:

  • 3 tbsp. olive oil
  • 7 c. low-sodium beef stock
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1/4 c. fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. black peppercorns
  • 3/4 c. chopped onion
  • 3/4 c. chopped carrot
  • 3/4 c. chopped celery
  • 1 c. chopped russet potato
  • 1/2 lb. green cabbage, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, parmesan, chopped parsley, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and lemon juice. Shape the mixture into small balls (about 1-inch wide) and chill for 30 minutes. (You should have about 24 meatballs.)
  2. After chilling, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat in a heavy pot. Briefly brown meatballs on all sides, then remove to a plate.
  3. For the soup: To the pot, add the beef stock, 2 cups water, salt, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for about 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, gather the parsley leaves, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bundle. Tie to secure. Add this to the pot.
  5. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Simmer 15 minutes more. Remove the herb bundle.
  6. Add the cabbage and meatballs to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
  7. Serve with plenty of freshly grated parmesan sprinkled over the top.

Notes

  • You can customize the soup by adding other vegetables like zucchini or spinach.
  • This soup freezes well, so make a big batch and save some for later!

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Keywords: Italian Meatball Soup, Meatball Soup, Italian Soup, Comfort Food

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