MEATBALL & PASTA SOUP

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When we do manage to get cold weather in California, I stir up this power-packed soup that encourages my guys to eat more veggies and stay warm. -Laura Greenberg, Lake Balboa, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 cups vegetable stock
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 large egg
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 medium carrots, chopped
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring stock, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix egg, bread crumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, pepper and remaining salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Add carrots, pasta and meatballs to boiling stock. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1058 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31 g carbohydrate (4 g sugars, Fiber 2 g fiber), Protein 17 g protein.

Brailyn Davis
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover meatballs. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Rishan FK
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Asif Lar
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


sajid khan official
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This soup is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's so quick and easy to make.


Chizoba Clinton Ogu
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I love the combination of meatballs and pasta in this soup. It's so hearty and filling.


Ronnie Mason
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making it again.


raleiyah Brown
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I've never made meatball pasta soup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


Wisdom Kwame
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I highly recommend it.


Ailiya saba Saba Ailiya
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Jason Bashford
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


FATHIMA SHAJI
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always feel so satisfied after eating it.


G K
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful.


ShahAzzal Bhatti
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it.


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