Best 5 Aunt Fannys Pasta Soup With Little Meatballs Recipes

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Aunt Fanny's Pasta Soup with Little Meatballs is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are made with ground beef, pork, and veal, and are simmered in a rich tomato broth with vegetables and pasta. The soup is also packed with protein and vegetables, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.

This article provides two recipes: one for the pasta soup and one for the meatballs. The pasta soup recipe is easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. The meatball recipe is a bit more time-consuming, but the results are well worth it. The meatballs are juicy and flavorful, and they add a delicious depth of flavor to the soup.

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy meal or a special dish to serve at a party, Aunt Fanny's Pasta Soup with Little Meatballs is sure to please.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PASTA MEATBALL SOUP



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When time is tight, Beverly Menser whips up Pasta Meatball Soup in her Madisonville, Kentucky home. The savory Italian soup relies on items most cooks have in the kitchen, including pasta, prepared spaghetti sauce, canned and frozen vegetables and frozen meatballs. The chunky mixture only needs to simmer for minutes before it can be ladled into bowls.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup uncooked spiral or shell pasta
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups frozen sliced carrots, thawed
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 jar (14 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain pasta. Add to soup; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 935mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

MINI MEATBALL SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 47m

Yield 4 big servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef, pork and veal combined
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
6 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried pasta, rings, broken fettuccini or ditalini
1 pound triple washed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwiches, recipe follows*
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin
8 slices crusty Italian semolina bread
1 cup shredded provolone
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1 cup shredded Asiago

Steps:

  • In a deep pot over medium heat add oil, chopped carrots, celery and onions and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover pot and cook veggies 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the veggies cook, combine meat, egg, garlic, grated cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg.
  • Uncover your soup pot and add broth and water to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil. When soup boils, reduce heat a bit and start to roll meat mixture into small balls, dropping them straight into the pot. You are making meat dumplings that will cook in the broth. When you are done rolling the meat, add pasta to the soup and stir. Cover and simmer soup 10 minutes. When pasta is tender, stir in chopped spinach in batches. When spinach has wilted into the soup, the soup is done and ready to serve. Adjust your seasonings. Serve soup with crusty bread or grilled 4 cheese sandwiches.
  • In a small skillet over medium low heat, combine oil, butter and garlic. Cook garlic in butter and oil gently for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove garlic butter mixture from heat.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 side of 4 slices of bread with garlic oil and place buttered side down in skillet. Top each slice with equal amounts of the 4 cheeses, distributing them equally over the 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread brushed with garlic butter, buttered side up. Flip the grill cheese sandwiches a few times until cheeses are melted and gooey and bread is toasty and golden. Cut grilled 4 cheese sandwiches from corner to corner and serve.

MINI MEATBALL SOUP WITH BROCCOLI AND ORECCHIETTE



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The little meatballs in this cozy soup are just half-teaspoon bits of Italian sausage that needn't be rolled or browned before being plopped in. As the meatballs cook, the soup takes on the sausage's spices. This recipe is very adaptable: It calls for carrots and broccoli, but use whatever vegetables you wish. For the pasta, the tiny meatballs fit snugly in orecchiette, but feel free to use your favorite shape.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 large head broccoli, stalks and branches peeled and coarsely chopped, head cut into small florets
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 quarts chicken broth
8 ounces orecchiette
1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
Freshly grated Parmesan, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil.
  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat the oil over medium-high. Add the carrots, broccoli stems and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally to keep the garlic from scorching, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the broth is flavorful, 5 to 7 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper as it simmers.
  • Once the broth begins to simmer, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente. Drain the pasta and divide it among bowls.
  • While the pasta cooks and the broth simmers, use a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon to scoop little sausage meatballs and plop them into the broth. (You can also pinch 1/2-inch pieces of the sausage and roll them between your hands.) Return to a boil, add the broccoli florets, then reduce heat and simmer, stirring gently and occasionally, until the sausage is cooked through and the florets are bright green, 5 to 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the soup over the orecchiette. Finish with Parmesan.

GREAT-AUNT FANNIE OLD TRADITIONAL POTATO SOUP



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Make and share this Great-Aunt Fannie Old Traditional Potato Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tom232

Categories     German

Time 50m

Yield 2 Quarts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 medium potatoes, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium carrot, grated
1 quart water
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup milk
1 cup evaporated milk
paprika (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes, onions, celery and carrots in the water until tender.
  • Meanwhile, in other pan melt butter and blend in flour.
  • Gradually add milk and cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Add to soup.
  • Add evaporated milk.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish bowls with paprika.

AUNT FANNY'S PASTA SOUP WITH LITTLE MEATBALLS RECIPE



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Provided by charlotteh371

Number Of Ingredients 23

MEATBALLS
2 slices hearty white bread, torn into large pieces
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. minced fresh thyme
1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
SOUP
8 ounces dry elbow macaroni (2 cups)
Salt
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, minced
2 tbsp. tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp. minced fresh thyme
2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. FOR THE MEATBALLS: Mash the bread and milk together in a large bowl. Stir in the cheese,garlic, thyme,egg, salt, and pepper. Add the meat and mix with your hands until well combined. With wet hands, form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. 2. FOR THE SOUP: Meanwhile, bring 4 quarts water to a boil in a Dutch oven. Add the macaroni and 1 tbsp. salt and cook, stirring often, until al dente. Drain the macaroni and rinse under cold water, and set aside. Wipe the pot dry with paper towels. 3. Heat the oil in the pot over medium heat until shimmering. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, garlic, and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and broth and, using a potato masher, mash the tomatoes until broken into bite-sized pieces. Add the meatballs to the soup (do not stir), bring to a simmer, and cook until the meatballs are tender, 10-15 minutes. 4. Stir the pasta into soup and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cheese and basil before serving.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. Fresh vegetables, flavorful herbs, and tender meat will make all the difference in your soup.
  • Brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup. This will help them hold their shape and develop a delicious flavor.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Add the pasta during the last 10 minutes of cooking. This will prevent it from becoming overcooked.
  • Season the soup to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings as desired.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.

Conclusion:

Aunt Fanny's Pasta Soup with Little Meatballs is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. The combination of tender meatballs, flavorful broth, and hearty pasta is sure to warm your soul on a cold night. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try.

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