Description
Meatball Tortellini Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meatballs and fluffy tortellini in a savory herb-infused broth. This comforting soup is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, delivering rich flavors and vibrant colors that will please even the pickiest eaters. Serve it hot with fresh parsley sprinkled on top for an inviting presentation and delightful taste in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes in juice
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 9 oz fresh or frozen tortellini (any filling)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into bite-sized meatballs.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions and sliced carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in diced tomatoes with their juices.
- Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gently add meatballs to the pot; cook for another 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in tortellini; cook according to package instructions (approximately 3–5 minutes). Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg