This meatball soup is a simple, comforting way to enjoy either homemade or store-bought meatballs. With a rich tomato broth and plenty of pasta, it’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. It’s perfect for weeknights when you want something hearty without too much prep.
Meatballs are classic comfort food, and turning them into a soup makes them even more cozy. If you already have meatballs in your freezer, this dish comes together in about 40 minutes. It’s flexible, flavorful, and family-friendly every time.
The best part is how deeply satisfying this soup tastes with just a few basic pantry staples. It gives the impression of a long-simmered meal, but it’s actually quick and easy to make. On a cold day, this pasta and meatball soup is sure to hit the spot.
Italian Meatball Soup
This meatball soup is a simple, comforting way to enjoy either homemade or store-bought meatballs. With a rich tomato broth and plenty of pasta, it’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out. It’s perfect for weeknights when you want something hearty without too much prep.
Ingredients
- 1 pound meatballs see note
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (28 fluid ounce) can crushed tomatoes I use fire roasted
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped small
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1.5 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil torn/chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese (for serving) optional, to taste
Instructions
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Notes
- Meatballs vary a lot in size and ingredients, so add as many as you think people will eat. I added 12 from my homemade recipe since they’re fairly large. Frozen (already cooked) meatballs will work fine. Just make sure they’re fully heated through before serving (165F in the middle).
- Serves 4-6 depending on how many meatballs are added/how hungry people are, and what else it’s served with.
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