Indulge in the hearty and flavorful Italian Meatball Soup, a classic dish that combines tender meatballs, a rich and savory broth, and an array of vegetables. This delicious soup is not only comforting but also packed with nutrients, making it a wholesome meal for any occasion. In this article, we present two variations of this timeless recipe: a traditional Italian Meatball Soup and a lightened-up version with Turkey Meatballs. Both recipes offer a unique taste experience, ensuring there's something for every palate.
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HEARTY ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP
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
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
MEATBALLS
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 3h5m
Yield 7 servings
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together the meat, egg, cheese, parsley, oregano, basil, onion, bread crumbs, and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Add 1 cup of the water. Knead the water into the meat mixture with your hands. Knead and roll meatballs into about 1 1/2-inch balls. Place them in shallow saucepan on stove, add another 1/2 cup of water over them, and cover. Turn heat to medium, and steam for 35 minutes.
- Drain the juice out of the bottom of the pan. Cover with Red Sauce sauce, and toss with a pasta of your choice before serving, or serve as is.
- Slice the pork into roughly 1-inch cubes, season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. When the oil is hot, add the pork and saute. When slightly brown, turn over and stir with a wooden spoon. Allow to cook for another 2 minutes, until evenly browned on all sides. Remove the pork and allow to cool in bowl, set aside.
- In same soup pot that pork was cooked in, add minced carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Add a pinch of salt and saute vegetables to a light brown. Add rosemary and stir. Add the caramelized pork back to the vegetables in the pot and stir. Add chianti to pot, stir and bring to boil. Add the tomato paste and the chopped tomatoes. Stir and simmer for 2 hours, skimming the top occasionally of scum that forms.
CHIARELLO'S CHICKEN AND PASTINA SOUP
This fresh, bright soup with chicken, tomatoes and pasta is loaded with vegetables for a light but satisfying dinner or first course.
Provided by Progresso
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Progresso®
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place chicken in 12-inch skillet. Add 1 carton of the broth. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170 degrees F).
- Meanwhile, in 5-quart stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
- Drain chicken, reserving broth; set chicken aside. Strain broth; add to vegetables. Stir remaining carton of broth, the tomatoes, salt, pepper and bay leaf into stockpot. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes.
- Shred or cut chicken into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Stir in greens just until wilted. Remove bay leaf. Serve with a sprinkle of additional freshly ground pepper and the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.9 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 899.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Season the meatballs generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Brown the meatballs in a large pot over medium heat until they are cooked through.
- Add the meatballs to a pot of simmering broth, along with vegetables, herbs, and spices.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the soup with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
Conclusion:
Michael Chiarello's Italian Meatball Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and they are seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. The soup is also packed with vegetables, herbs, and spices, and it is simmered until the vegetables are tender. The soup is served with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.
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