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Meatball Soup

Meatball Soup

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Meatball Soup is the ultimate cozy dish for chilly evenings and family gatherings. This creamy Italian soup features juicy meatballs, tender rotini pasta, and a rich tomato broth, creating a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive occasions, this one-pot wonder is quick to prepare and easy to customize with your favorite ingredients. Whether you’re warming up after a long day or impressing guests at dinner, this hearty meatball soup will please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

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  • 1 recipe homemade meatballs (or 1820 oz. 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. crushed tomatoes
  • 8 oz. rotini pasta (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Kosher salt
  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatballs by making them from scratch or thawing frozen ones.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion with salt and pepper until caramelized (6-8 minutes).
  3. Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, and additional salt and pepper; cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pot with a splash of chicken broth.
  5. Stir in the remaining chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and prepared meatballs.
  6. Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low and cover for about 12-15 minutes until pasta is al dente.
  7. Mix in baby spinach and heavy cream until warmed through.
  8. Season to taste; serve hot garnished with shaved Parmesan and parsley.

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