Cozy Up with Meatball Tortellini Soup for Chilly Nights
This Meatball Tortellini Soup is a comforting and delicious meal perfect for chilly nights.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- Large pot
- stirring spoon
- Measuring cups
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- 1 large egg Acts as a binder for the meatballs.
- ¼ cup bread crumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese Grated.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.
- 1 medium onion Chopped.
- 2 cloves garlic Minced.
- 4 cups chicken broth Or vegetable broth.
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz can.
- 1 cup tortellini Fresh or frozen.
- 2 cups spinach Fresh.
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Steps
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add diced tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Season with italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to customize the soup with your favorite vegetables or pasta.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg