Best 6 Alphabet Meatball Soup Recipes

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**Discover the Alphabet Meatball Soup: A Culinary Adventure from A to Z**

Indulge in a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and expand your cooking horizons with the Alphabet Meatball Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is a delightful journey through the alphabet, featuring meatballs meticulously crafted into each letter of the English language. From the classic round meatballs representing the letter "O" to the elegantly shaped "S" meatballs, every bite offers a unique taste and texture. Accompanied by a rich and savory broth, this soup promises a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul. Join us on this gastronomic voyage as we explore the delectable recipes within this article, each offering a unique twist on the Alphabet Meatball Soup concept. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you through the steps of creating this extraordinary dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALL ALPHABET SOUP



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Bite-sized meatballs made from ground turkey perk up this fun alphabet soup. A variety of vegetables are mixed in a rich tomato broth seasoned with herbs. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 9 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup diced peeled potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup uncooked alphabet pasta

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in small batches over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside., In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in oil until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil and thyme; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 742mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALL SOUP)



Mama's Old-Fashioned Albondigas (Meatball Soup) image

This is my number-one soup recipe, perfect for a cold rainy day, handed down to me by my mother. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family has.

Provided by SpiceUpYourLife

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 gallon water
3 cups tomato sauce
1 yellow onion, quartered
4 tablespoons chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 pounds lean ground beef
3 eggs
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup uncooked white rice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®)
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
10 small baby potatoes
5 large carrots, sliced diagonally
5 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
2 zucchini, chopped
2 cups thickly shredded green cabbage
1 lemon, sliced into wedges
2 avocados, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Pour water into a large stockpot over high heat. Stir in 3 cups tomato sauce, yellow onion, chicken bouillon, garlic, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Bring broth to a slow boil.
  • Combine ground beef, eggs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, white rice, 1/4 cup cilantro, seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Squeeze mixture with your hands until thoroughly mixed.
  • Scoop 1/4 cup of beef mixture and form in a ball. Lower gently into boiling broth. Repeat with remaining beef mixture.
  • Stir potatoes, carrots, and celery into the broth. Cover and simmer until meatballs and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cabbage. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1125.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

ALPHABET MEATBALL SOUP



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Been kinda bored with holiday recipes so was looking thru old recipes and found this soup I forgot I got outta sunday paper food sec about 15 years ago. Its easy my kids loved I even gave recipe to niece at her bridal shower. They asked us to bring a easy family recipe. Well she loves and makes all the time and even passed it on...

Provided by Lisa G. Sweet Pantry Gal

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 small meatballs. your recipe or frozen
1 lg can tomato juice
6 c chicken stock
3/4 c alphabet noodles, uncooked
bag frozen veggie of choice
1 chopped onion
parmesan cheese
fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. Lg pot cook down onions to translucent, add chicken stock and juice and cooked meatballs, bring to boil and simmer for 20 min to get flavors going adding salt and pepper bring back to boil and add your veggies and pasta and cook thru. Top with parm & fresh basil, Serve with garlic bread

HOMEMADE ALPHABET SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



Homemade Alphabet Soup Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, carrots, celery, diced tomato, vegetable stock, alphabet pasta, cheese

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 carrots, diced
1 celery, diced
1 can diced tomato
½ cup vegetable stock
½ cup alphabet pasta, or any pasta of your choice, cooked
cheese, to taste, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the meatballs.
  • Shape them into small balls and pan sear until the meatballs have a dark brown crust. About 2 minutes on each side.
  • Take out the meatballs and set aside. Use the same pot combine the soup ingredients and stew for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Using a blender, puree the veggies until the soup becomes a sauce.
  • Add in the stock, pasta and meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 5 grams

MEATBALL ALPHABET SOUP



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Make and share this Meatball Alphabet Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seesko

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons quick-cooking oats
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/2 lb lean ground turkey
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup diced peeled potato
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 (14 1/2 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 cup uncooked alphabet pasta

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a nonstick skillet, brown meatballs in small batches over medium heat until no longer pink. Remove from the heat; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, saute the onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in oil for 5 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; saute for 1 minute longer. Add the broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, parsley, basil and thyme; bring to a boil. Add pasta; cook for 5-6 minutes. Reduce heat; add meatballs. Simmer, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.3, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 44.4, Sodium 465.8, Carbohydrate 25.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 7.8, Protein 12.9

MEATBALL SOUP



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This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It's great for chilly days. -Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup uncooked tiny shell pasta
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Brown meatballs in a large saucepan; drain. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add pasta; simmer until meat is no longer pink and pasta is tender, 10 minutes longer. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze Option: Divide cooled soup in 1-1/2 cup portions; freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose lean ground beef. This will help reduce the amount of fat in the meatballs and soup.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through, but still tender.
  • Add the letters to the soup last. This will help prevent them from getting overcooked and mushy.
  • Serve the soup immediately. It's best when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Alphabet meatball soup is a fun and easy way to get kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a hearty and delicious meal that the whole family can enjoy. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this soup at home. So next time you're looking for a fun and healthy meal, give alphabet meatball soup a try!

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