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
- 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.
- 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.
- Add fresh cheese tortellini to the soup and cook until tender (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in shredded Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh herbs.
- 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.
