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Cheesy Meatball Tortellini Soup

Cheesy Meatball Tortellini Soup

Cheesy Meatball Tortellini Soup is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This scrumptious one-pot meal features tender beef meatballs and cheesy tortellini swimming in a rich tomato broth, delivering comfort and flavor in every bite. With its quick preparation time, you can have a delicious dinner on the table in just 30 minutes. Customize the soup with your favorite vegetables or herbs for added freshness, making it a versatile favorite that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (20 ounce) package frozen Italian mini beef meatballs, thawed
  • 20 ounces fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini pasta
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. Stir in the petite diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, beef broth, and thawed mini meatballs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
  3. Add fresh cheese tortellini to the soup and cook until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese until melted.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding fresh or frozen vegetables like spinach, kale, or bell peppers during the simmering stage. To make this soup vegetarian-friendly, substitute beef meatballs with plant-based alternatives and use vegetable broth.

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