Italian Meatball Soup

• kokonaisaika: 46 minutes

Ainekset

This easy Italian meatball soup is the ultimate cozy weeknight dinner. It’s hearty, comforting, packed with flavor, and comes together in about 30 minutes.

you’ll need:

1 package mini meatballs, 16 oz (regular will work, too!)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small yellow onion, diced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jar (24 oz) marinara or vodka sauce

4 cups chicken broth

1/4 cup heavy cream, optional

1 tbsp Italian seasoning, garlic powder

1 tsp red pepper flakes

2 cups uncooked pasta- I used shellbows

2 cups fresh spinach

1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving

Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to:

Ohjeet

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Season with a pinch of salt and sauté for 6–8 minutes, until softened.

Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

Stir in marinara, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.

Add the mini meatballs and simmer for 8–10 minutes.

Stir in the Shelbows and cook according to the package directions, until just tender.

Add spinach and Parmesan and stir until the spinach wilts.

Stir in heavy cream, if using. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

Serve topped with extra Parmesan.

Tip: If you’re saving leftovers, cook the Shelbows separately and add them to each bowl. Otherwise, they’ll continue absorbing the soup and get very soft.

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