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Italian Meatball Soup

This Italian Meatball Soup is loaded with vegetables, beef meatballs, and a flavorful Italian broth.

Portion meatballs

01

Add ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, Italian seasoning and a sprinkle of salt and pepper to a large bowl. Mix to combine and portion into small meatballs.

Cook meatballs

02

Heat oil in a large pot. Add meatballs and cook on medium high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side. They don't have to be fully cooked.

Saute veggies

03

Take meatballs out of the pan. Add in onion, carrots, celery and potatoes. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add in garlic and cook for an additional minute.

Simmer soup

04

Stir in broth, tomatoes, seasoning, bay leaves and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes.

Add meatballs

05

Add meatballs back to the soup and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve immediately with parmesan cheese and fresh thyme on top!