Best 6 Italian Meatball N Bean Soup Recipes

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**A symphony of flavors awaits in this hearty Italian Meatball n' Bean Soup, where tender meatballs, plump beans, and a rich broth come together in a comforting embrace.**

Savor the delectable combination of ground beef and pork meatballs, simmered in a savory broth infused with aromatic vegetables, herbs, and spices. The addition of hearty beans, such as cannellini or kidney beans, amplifies the soup's texture and adds a boost of protein and fiber.

This versatile soup offers endless opportunities for customization. Experiment with different types of beans, vegetables, and seasonings to create a unique and flavorful experience. Transform it into a vegetarian delight by replacing the meatballs with meatless alternatives like lentils or tofu.

Whether you're seeking a cozy meal on a chilly day or a hearty lunch to warm your soul, this Italian Meatball n' Bean Soup is sure to satisfy your cravings. Its combination of classic Italian flavors and wholesome ingredients makes it a timeless dish that will be enjoyed by all.

**In this article, you'll find three enticing variations of this classic soup:**

1. **Classic Italian Meatball n' Bean Soup:** Indulge in the traditional version of this beloved soup, featuring tender meatballs, hearty beans, and a rich, flavorful broth.

2. **Tuscan Meatball n' Bean Soup:** Embark on a culinary journey to Tuscany with this vibrant soup, infused with the flavors of sun-ripened tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and a touch of spice.

3. **Loaded Meatball n' Bean Soup:** Take your soup game to the next level with this fully loaded version, packed with an array of vegetables, beans, and a hearty helping of meatballs.

Let's cook with our recipes!

WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH MEATBALLS



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It tastes like it's from scratch, but my Italian-inspired soup uses lots of shortcuts. For a meatball in every bite, chop them up-with an egg slicer! -Carole Lotito, Hillsdale, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
12 ounces frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs (about 3 cups), thawed
1 cup julienned carrots
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
8 cups coarsely chopped escarole (1 bunch) or fresh spinach
Thinly sliced fresh basil, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat; saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and pepper; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in meatballs, carrots and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 5 minutes. Stir in beans and escarole; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until escarole has wilted, about 10 minutes. If desired, top servings with basil. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1050mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HEARTY ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP



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A very hearty, flavorful soup. Use whatever small shaped pasta you like.

Provided by Suzanne Call

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

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with onion and garlic, undrained
2 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (16 ounce) package frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs
2 cups frozen Italian-blend vegetables
1 cup small star-shaped dried pasta
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Stir water, tomatoes, beef broth, and Italian seasoning together in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add meatballs, Italian-blend vegetables, and pasta to the pot. Return broth to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the meatballs are heated through and the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.6 calories, Carbohydrate 30.8 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 498.1 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

MEATBALL, BEAN AND ESCAROLE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 carrots, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 head escarole, roughly chopped (about 12 cups)
1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (do not drain)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
12 beef meatballs
Grated parmesan cheese, for topping

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, carrots, red onion and rosemary and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the escarole, beans and their liquid, chicken broth, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
  • Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Gently stir in the meatballs and cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan and a few grinds of pepper; drizzle with olive oil.

ITALIAN MEATBALL 'N' BEAN SOUP



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This is a taste sensation the whole family will love.-Amanda Bowyer, Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large egg
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and bread crumbs. Crumble sausage and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer inserted in a meatball reaches 160°. If desired, top with additional sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

12 ounces ground beef
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
2 cloves garlic
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
7 cups low-sodium beef stock
2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon peppercorns
2 bay leaves
1 cup diced russet potatoes (not peeled)
3/4 cup diced carrots
3/4 cup diced celery
3/4 cup diced onions
8 ounces regular white cabbage, sliced
1 loaf crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, add the ground beef, grated Parmesan, 3 tablespoons of the parsley, the lemon juice, ground oregano, garlic, egg, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper to a bowl and mix together well. Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
  • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides, 3 to 4 minutes per batch. No need to cook them all the way as they'll go back into the soup later. Remove them with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  • Now, grab some beef stock and pour it into a pot. Add some salt and pepper. Stir in the tomato paste--it adds so much yummy richness. Make a bouquet garni by adding the peppercorns, bay leaves and remaining 1/4 cup parsley to a piece of cheesecloth and tying it into a bundle using kitchen twine; drop it right into the soup. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the bouquet garni, which now resembles a jellyfish with jaundice. Go ahead and discard it; it's lived a full life. Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery and onions and the sliced cabbage. Finally, in go the browned meatballs. Let the soup simmer long enough for the vegetables to get slightly tender and the meatballs to cook all the way through, another 20 minutes or so.
  • You can sprinkle the soup with some freshly grated Parmesan if you'd like one last dose of decadence. Serve with crusty bread.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP RAPIDO



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Beef     Leafy Green     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Fall     Winter     Family Reunion     Healthy     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup frozen chopped onions (about 6 ounces)
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 celery rib, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
2 carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
5 1/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (42 fl ounces)
2 1/2 cups water
20 refrigerated or frozen precooked meatballs (15 to 20 ounces)
2 (14-ounce) cans small white beans, drained and rinsed
1 (5- to 6-ounces) bag baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Accompaniment: finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions, garlic, celery, and carrots, stirring occasionally, until onions are pale golden, about 4 minutes. Stir in broth and water and bring to a boil, covered. Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté meatballs (do not thaw if frozen), turning occasionally, until browned all over, about 3 minutes. Add meatballs to soup along with beans and briskly simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through, about 15 minutes. Stir in spinach, cheese, salt, and pepper and simmer, uncovered, until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.

Tips:

  • For the meatballs: Use a combination of ground beef and pork for a flavorful and juicy meatball. Panko breadcrumbs help to keep the meatballs light and airy, while grated Parmesan cheese adds a savory and cheesy flavor.
  • For the soup: Use a variety of beans for a hearty and flavorful soup. Cannellini beans, kidney beans, and black beans are all good choices. Be sure to rinse and sort the beans before cooking.
  • To make the soup ahead of time: Cook the meatballs and soup according to the recipe. Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
  • To freeze the soup: Cook the meatballs and soup according to the recipe. Let cool completely, then freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature for several hours. Reheat over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This Italian Meatball and Bean Soup is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are tender and juicy, the beans are creamy and flavorful, and the broth is rich and flavorful. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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