Veggie loaded Meatball soup is filling and delicious. Your entire family will love and devour this kid-friendly dish!
Cheesy garlic bread or Sweet Cornbread is perfect for sopping up these tasty broth! This would also tasted delish served up in a Bread bowl.
Favorite Italian Meatball Soup
I love a good meatball. Meatballs can be used in so many dishes and I really like them in this Italian flavored soup. The pasta, veggies, and meatballs make this a feel-good soup that everyone is really going to enjoy. It’s a casual dinner idea that is simple to pull together and won’t take all night to make. This recipe is semi-homemade because you use pre-made meatballs. Of course you can make your own meatballs from scratch but sometimes it’s easier to use frozen ones if you’re short on time (and sanity!) that day. Am I right??
This meatball soup is so satisfying! It feeds about 6 people but you can always double to recipe to make more and save for leftovers. Soup leftovers for lunch the next day are kind of the best. I love when the flavors get to sit and marinate for a little bit. It’s almost like soups get better with time.
We must also note that we used a can of mixed veggies, but next time we will probably add some fresh veggies. We also think spinach cooked in the soup would be great along with some shredded cheese on top (you can never go wrong with cheese!) Go buy some frozen meatballs and make this soup tonight!!
How to Make Easy Meatball Soup
You’re going to laugh at how EASY this meatball soup is to whip up. In literally less than 3o minutes you can have this soup ready to eat. Also you only need ONE pot (the pasta is cooked in the soup which is such a timesaver). Making this recipe is really just one step:
COOK. Combine the tomatoes, broth, veggies, uncooked pasta, and oregano in a large pot. Add in the meatballs and bring it all to a boil. Reduce the heat and bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes.
SERVE! When the pasta is cooked and tender, the soup is ready!
Tips, Variations + SToring Info
STORE meatballs in the fridge for 3-4 days after being cooked. So the same goes for the soup. Try to consume definitely within the week that you’ve made it.
Due to the change in texture I’m not sure I would intentionally make this ahead of time to FREEZE it, but you can definitely freeze leftovers. Note that the pasta may absorb extra liquid. The meat balls may as well. Which may cause them to “fall apart” a bit after being reheated. This should last from 4-6 months in the freezer. Let it sit in the fridge the day before you want to eat it so that it can thaw enough.
Additional Seasonings: Fresh onion and garlic are always solid options when it comes to seasoning. You could also add in celery and carrots and create a mirepoix.
Chicken Broth: Using chicken broth instead of beef broth. There isn’t much of a difference between the two in terms of consistency and use in this type of recipe.
Use frozen veggies: Instead of using a can of veggies you just as easily use a bag of frozen veggies. They might even taste better!
Variations:
- Peeled and chopped carrots
- Chopped celery
- Diced onion
- Parmesan cheese
- Potatoes
- Cherry tomatoes
- Bay leaves
- Try following our homemade meatball recipes here
Type of pasta: Use macaroni, wheels, ditalini, or shells etc. Whatever you prefer and think your family will enjoy is the perfect option.
Healthy substitutions: To make this healthier you want to use meatballs made out of a leaner meat. You could also use a low sodium beef broth, or whole wheat pasta.
For more hearty soup recipes, check out:
- Tortellini Sausage Soup
- Beef Tomato Macaroni Soup
- Lasagna Soup
- Chicken and Dumplings Soup
- Cheeseburger Soup
- Zuppa Toscana
Meatball Soup
Ingredients
- 2 (14 oz) cans Italian Style stewed tomatoes
- 2 (14 oz) cans beef broth
- 1 (14 oz) can mixed veggies
- 1/2 cup pasta uncooked
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 (15-18 oz) pkg Italian sausage meatballs frozen and thawed
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine tomatoes, broth, veggies, pasta and oregano. Add in meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked and tender.
Notes
- DIFFICULTY: easy
- HOW MANY DOES IT FEED: 6
- ANY CHANGES MADE: none
- ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR NEXT TIME: instead of mixed veggies, next time will just add 1 can of corn + 1 sliced carrot.
yummy! yummy! look so good. thank you
Thank you!! It is so tasty!! I hope you try it!
My family if picky eaters loved this soup!!!
Yay!! I am so glad they do 🙂 I am so glad you tried it!!
My kids loved it … I had leftover meatballs and noodles and corn – added beef broth and 1/2 teaspoon of italian season – YUMMY
Sounds perfect!! Thank you for sharing that!
What temperature do you bake them at. It says to preheat oven but does not give a temperature.
Are you wanting to make your meatballs from scratch? If you click on that link, it takes you to that recipe & in the recipe box, you find what temp & time..450 degrees for 10-14 min 🙂
My meals virtually always get: “It’s Ok” from the wife, with the occasional “I’d eat that again.” Not bad food, she’s just a culinary snob…
Your meatball soup got: “Deary, I REALLY like this soup you made. Make it again.” WOW!
Thank you for the fab food (and the wives RARE compliment!)
Woohoo!! I am so glad!! Happy to share 🙂 Thank you!
Delicious! We’ve done it this way with the Italian meatballs and have also used turkey meatballs. Excellent both ways. Especially on cold winter days.
So easy and quick to throw together. My kids even liked it too!
Turned out really good. I made some changes because I did not have all the ingredients as listed.
I used 3 Tbsp of Beef Base and 3 cups water (I added some salt and pepper to base before stirring)
I do not buy canned vegetables, so I used 1/3 cup peas, 1/3 cup corn and 1/3 cup green beans.
And last I wanted it a little thicker, so I stirred 1 tbsp flour and 1 tea Beef Base and added 1/4 cup water and added thicken the soup.
Thank you!!
I need to amend my first comment. It is just my husband and I, so I cut the recipe in half. My quantities in my first comment would have to be doubled.
Sorry!!
No worries. Thanks for sharing what you did and for giving the recipe a try! Glad to hear you enjoyed the soup.