Meatball Soup
Ingredients
- 1 recipe of my homemade meatballs
or an 18-20 oz. bag of frozen meatballs, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion
diced
- 6 cloves garlic
minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 32 oz. chicken broth
- 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz. uncooked rotini pasta
or about 2 1/2 cups
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked pepper
- shaved Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
- 1
Make my easy homemade Italian meatballs recipe, my air fryer meatballs recipe, or use an 18-20 oz. bag of frozen meatballs that have been thawed overnight in the fridge or cooked according to package directions.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the pot over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally for about 6-8 minutes. They’ll start to brown a bit and caramelize – this is good!
- 3
Add 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute.
- 4
Add a few splashes of broth until you can easily clean the bottom of the pot, scraping all the yummy bits off the bottom.
- 5
Stir in what’s remaining of the 32 oz. of broth, 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes, 8 oz. uncooked pasta, and cooked meatballs along with a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
- 6
Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, and simmer, covered, for about 12-15 minutes or until pasta is cooked al dente.
- 7
Stir in 2 cups baby spinach and 1/2 cup heavy cream until the spinach wilts and the soup is warmed through.
- 8
Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with shaved Parmesan and freshly chopped parsley and enjoy!
- 9
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting warmth of Sunday night spaghetti dinner, but in a cozy, easy-to-make bowl? This creamy Italian meatball soup delivers exactly that – a hearty, one-pot meal loaded with juicy meatballs and al dente pasta.
What makes this meatball soup truly special is how it captures the essence of classic Italian comfort food in a single pot. The rich, herb-filled creamy tomato broth, infused with fragrant Italian seasoning, perfectly complements the tender meatballs and rotini pasta, creating a complete and satisfying meal.
You can expect a bowl brimming with flavor and texture. Each spoonful offers a savory, creamy tomato broth balanced with fresh herbs, tender meatballs, and perfectly al dente rotini pasta. The baby spinach wilts right into the warmth, providing a hint of freshness. It’s a hearty, satisfying soup that feels both gourmet and comforting, perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Easily adapt this creamy meatball soup to your pantry. While homemade meatballs are fantastic, using an 18-20 oz. bag of thawed frozen meatballs is a great time-saver without compromising flavor. If you don't have rotini, any small, sturdy pasta shape like ditalini or small shells would work beautifully. For an extra pop of freshness and salty tang, a generous sprinkle of freshly chopped parsley and shaved Parmesan are a must for garnish.
Serve this warming soup hot, garnished generously with shaved Parmesan and fresh parsley. It's the ideal comforting meal for a chilly evening or a satisfying family dinner.