Hearty Meatball Vegetable Soup

Get ready for a warm and comforting treat that will satisfy your soul! Our Hearty Meatball Vegetable Soup is a culinary masterpiece, bursting with layers of savory flavors and wholesome ingredients.

From the tender meatballs to the aromatic vegetables, every spoonful promises a comforting embrace.

Ingredients

• 3 (14-ounce) bags store-bought Italian-style frozen meatballs
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 4 1/2 cups)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 (15-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes with basil and oregano
• 4 1/4 cups beef broth, plus more as needed
• 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper, plus more for garnish
• 12 slices French baguette, cut 3/4 to 1-inch-thick
• 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese

Instructions

• 1. Bake the meatballs as per the package instructions. Allow them to cool at room temperature.
• 2. In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped onions and cook until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and salt and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
• 3. Incorporate tomato paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add crushed tomatoes and stir to deglaze the bottom of the pot. Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
• 4. Add cooked meatballs, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper to the broth. Adjust the consistency with additional broth if needed. Turn off heat as soon as it reaches a boil.
• 5. Ladle the soup into oven-safe bowls. Divide meatballs evenly and top with bread slices. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the bread.
• 6. Set your oven to broil on high. Broil the soup bowls or bread slices separately until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
• 7. Finalize the presentation by garnishing with a sprinkle of black pepper before serving. Enjoy the hearty and flavorful meatball vegetable soup!

Nutrional Value

• Nutritional Value per Serving:
• Calories: 480
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 80mg
• Sodium: 1000mg
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Fiber: 4g
• Sugar: 15g
• Protein: 25g