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Easy Meatball Soup

By Rachael | Updated on May 18, 2020

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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine.This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine. #ad #freezerfreshideas

Easy Italian Meatball Soup

A delicious and easy Italian meatball soup, savory veggies, delicious meatballs, and almost no work at all!

Easy Meatball Soup is a classic flavor combo in a delicious soup form.

Tomato based soup loaded with veggies, noodles, and savory meatballs.

You will love how simple, and amazing this soup is.

I am an Italian lover through and through. Try these Italian soups for the Italian lover in you: Instant Pot Lasagna Soup (Slow Cooker), Creamy Meatball Soup or Italian Beef Stew (Slow Cooker).

Italian Meatball Soup, a classic tomato based soup stuffed with savory meatballs, noodles, and veggies.

Make Life Eazy Peazy

Have you ever had so many things going on and you are already overwhelmed, then you add just one more thing on your plate, knowing you won’t be able to get it all done?!!

Anyone, anyone?! Bueller, Bueller?? haha

Well, that has happened to me, one too many times.

The point of this story is that this year I am giving myself permission to enjoy some easy recipes with some great short cuts.

And to take advantage of the freezer section at my local Smith’s grocery store.

When it comes to meal planning using some pre-made ingredients will only benefit me as well as my family.

Using things like already chopped and ready veggies, or pre-made meatballs, or maybe even a frozen pizza now and again makes my life easier.

Plus that means a home cooked meal and more time to spend with my family. Win-Win!

What you need to make easy meatball soup

I get giddy just thinking about all the time I am going to save, and all the delicious food I am going to eat.

I was browsing the site www.freezerfreshideas.com and my mind was spinning with the possibilities for simple meal planning and delicious foods my family will love.

It had recipe ideas, coupons, and articles. And I couldn’t wait to start cooking.

So treat yourself to a simple Easy Meatball Soup recipe with a great short cut.

In addition to this shortcut I wanted to show you how delicious this Easy Meatball Soup looks in the picture below and point out how cozy and warm it makes you feel.

I don’t know why but when I make this soup in my Staub Dutch Oven it just makes me all warm inside.

After all, we eat with our eyes first!

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  • Olive oil: seasons the pan and adds flavor.
  • Yellow onion: I love the flavor an onion gives us. Zesty yet, sweet!
  • Minced garlic: add the garlic, baby!
  • Beef stock: a rich blend base.
  • Tomato puree: thickens and adds a tomato base flavoring.
  • Tomato paste: has a meaty taste and helps build onto the body of the soup.
  • Canned petite diced tomatoes: seasoned vegetables that add thickness and texture in the soup.
  • Garlic powder: a sweeter and less assertive garlic taste.
  • Onion powder: tastes exactly like a real onion with a crunchy texture in the soup.
  • Italian seasoning: blend of ground herbs that bring out the Italian flavors in this soup.
  • Balsamic vinegar: has a sweet-tart taste that thick and rich in flavor.
  • Carrot: sweet and crunchy texture that adds to this soup nicely.
  • Celery: has an earthy taste that is a little bland but keeps the soup thick and adds extra texture.
  • Bag Farm Rich Italian Style Meatballs: I highly recommend these meatballs! Find them at your local grocery store in the freezer isle.
  • Spaghetti Noodles: thin noodles that capture all the ingredients together and makes a true Italian soup!

Everything you need to make an Italian Meatball Soup! Delish.

How to make easy meatball soup:

Instantly I thought of this amazing Easy Meatball Soup!

It is a Classic Italian Meatball Soup, but instead of spending tons of effort making meatballs, I bought the already made Farm Rich Italian Meatballs.

They are delicious, and the perfect addition to this hearty, and fantastic soup.

And it is ready in less than 30 minutes! It doesn’t get better than that!

Take a minute to browse the freezer section in your local Kroger. It might surprise you what is there.

There are so many fun, healthy, and delicious options, ingredients, and meals.

And I am certainly planning to take advantage of them.

  • Prepare your stockpot pan: In a heavy stock pot, over medium high heat, add olive oil onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Simmer beef broth: Add beef broth, and bring to simmer.
  • Add in seasonings and tomatoes: Add tomato puree, tomato paste, and petite diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and balsamic vinegar. Then, bring to a simmer.
  • Add in vegetables and meatballs: Once simmering, add in chopped carrots, celery, and Farm Rich Italian Meatballs.
  • Cutting up vegetables: Make your life easier by using a vegetable chopper to get uniform sized veggies while saving a ton of time.
  • Cover and let simmer: Let simmer 5 minutes, covered with lid. Stir occasionally while simmering.
  • Add in spaghetti noodles: After the 5 minutes is up, add spaghetti noodles in, break them in half. Use a spoon to press them into the pot so they are completely submerged.
  • Cook all together: Cook for approximately 12 minutes, until spaghetti is al dente. Remove from stove.
  • Serve: Garnish with that delicious parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

Other meatball soup ideas:

These meatballs come frozen in a couple different flavors and types of meats.

They can change this soup slightly and make a few newer soups from just one base.

Make this recipe fun and Eazy Peazy for you while you are saving time to be with your family!

  • Original Beef and Pork Meatballs go well with 6 ounces if sliced mushrooms. Add them when you are ready to add the pasta.
  • Turkey: this goes well with a cup of baby spinach adding to the end of the soup for a lighter soup. You can also substitute the beef broth for chicken broth.
  • Vegetables: add in another cup of frozen mixed vegetables during the last 5 to 10 minutes of cook time to have more of a vegetable flavor.

How to make homemade meatballs

If you just have to make your own meatballs to feel better about this recipe, I get it.

I have been there, done that!

Here is a simple form of how to make homemade meatballs from my site The Ultimate Guide to Meatballs.

It gives you all the tips and tricks to keeping a meatball from crumbling, baking them and even how to serve them.

  • Combine: your different types of meat in a large bowl.
  • Seasonings: Add seasonings, cheese, and eggs.
  • Add Breadcrumbs: Gently add bread crumbs into this mixture.
  • Add Milk: Slowly add milk a 1/2 cup at a time to get the consistency you want.
  • Form your meatballs: Shape into the size you want. Average meatballs are golf ball sized. For large meatballs I suggest 1 3/4 inch diameter, medium 1 1/4 inch diameter, and small of 3/4 inch diameter.

Storing easy Italian meatball soup

Make your life even more Eazy Peazy by making ahead or even freezing for another meal later on.

This meal is so good frozen or eaten the next day.

The spaghetti noodles do not freeze well with this soup. It is best to cook the soup and freeze or store it before adding the noodles.

Then when reheating the soup you will add the noodles at that time.

Making ahead: Enjoy this soup ahead of time by preparing it all together and leaving out the spaghetti noodles. Once it is cooked and cooled down, place the soup in airtight containers in the refrigerator. These will last up to 5 days stored properly.

Freezing: When planning to freeze your soup, cook and cool completely leaving out your spaghetti noodles. The pasta does not freeze well and when reheating it becomes mushy. Freeze the soup in an airtight container or frozen ziplock baggies.

Refrigerating: This easy meatball soup will stay in the refrigerator in an airtight container or a ziplock bag for up to 5 days. It is best to use a glass container for storing so that the tomato bases don’t stain the plastic containers.

Warming up: When ready to eat, warm up your soup on stove top and add in spaghetti noodles as it gets hot. Then simmer once spaghetti is cooked through and tender. Be aware the soup will thicken up when refrigerated. To help get the right consistency add a splash of beef broth to your soup.

Meatball soup, Italian Meatball Soup is a classic soup recipe with delicious meatballs, veggies, and noodle in a tomato based broth.

More soup recipes you may enjoy:

  • One Pot Beefy Tomato Tortellini Soup
  • Classic Ministrone Soup
  • Taco Soup
  • Apple Butternut Squash Soup
  • Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup
Italian Meatball Soup, a classic tomato based soup stuffed with savory meatballs, noodles, and veggies.

Easy Meatball Soup

A delicious and easy Italian meatball soup, savory veggies, delicious meatballs, and almost no work at all!
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: easy meatball soup, soup
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 Tbs minced garlic
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 29 ounces tomato puree
  • 2 ounces tomato paste
  • 28 ounces canned petite diced tomatos
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbs Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
  • 1 cup carrot chopped fine
  • 1 cup celery chopped fine
  • 1 bag Farm Rich Italian Style Meatballs 56 count
  • 8 ounce package spaghetti noodles broken in half

Garnish

  • Parmesan reggiano for garnish
  • Fresh basil

Instructions

  • In a heavy stock pot, over medium high heat, add olive oil onion and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Add beef broth, and bring to simmer.
  • Add tomato puree, tomato paste, and petite diced tomatoes, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, and balsamic vinegar.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, add in chopped carrots, celery, and Farm Rich Italian Meatballs.
  • Make your life easier by using a vegetable chopper to get uniform sized veggies while saving a ton of time.
  • Let simmer 5 minutes, covered with lid.
  • Stir occasionally while simmering.
  • After the 5 minutes is up, add spaghetti noodles in, break them in half.
  • Use a spoon to press them into the pot so they are completely submerged.
  • Cook for approximately 12 minutes, until spaghetti is al dente.
  • Remove from stove. And serve!
  • Garnish with that delicious parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 1126mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 4200IU | Vitamin C: 29.5mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3.3mg

Our recipe card software calculates these nutrition facts based on averages for the above ingredients, different brands, and quality of produce/meats may have different nutritional information, always calculate your own based on the specific products you use in order to achieve accurate macros for this recipe.

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Easy Meatball Soup

Easy Italian Meatball Soup is a classic soup full of delicious flavors.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Kroger. The opinions and text are all mine.

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  1. CARMINE COLACINO says

    January 7, 2017 at 5:24 am

    It's interesting to note it is an Italian-American thing, we do not do it in Italy. Very tasty, however ? of Course to cut spaghetti is kind of anathema bere...
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    • Rachael says

      January 7, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Yes, hahaha, it is named that because I use Italian Style Meatballs, which is what the meatballs are called. It is likely a misnomer, but we can just call it delicious!
      Reply
  2. Nadia says

    January 7, 2017 at 11:16 am

    This is not an Italian soup! There's nothing italian in this plate :/
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 7, 2017 at 3:55 pm

      Hi Nadia, thank you for the comment, I used "Italian Meatballs" which is what the meatballs are called, hence the name. I did not name the meatballs. But I can understand why you would think this a misnomer. We can disagree on what to call it, so let's just call it delicious!
      Reply
      • Nadia says

        January 8, 2017 at 2:52 am

        Hi Rachel, thank you for Your reply :) You know... We Italians, with food, are a little touchy :D
      • Rachael says

        January 9, 2017 at 2:01 pm

        Nadia, I know, I didn't even think about how it would make you feel, I love Italy, visit several times a year. My Father lived there, and my God-parents are Italians from Padova. No offense was intended.
  3. Minette says

    January 7, 2017 at 4:37 pm

    I love your maturity Rachel. Thanks for the recipe
    Reply
  4. Alessandro says

    January 8, 2017 at 4:23 am

    This are NOT italian. Change the name Pleasanton.
    Reply
  5. Sara says

    January 8, 2017 at 7:26 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight and the family loved it! Plenty for leftovers, too. It was a perfect, filling, but simple to prepare meal for my busy household.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thanks for letting me know, I have definitely been getting a lot of grief over the name of this recipe, so it is nice to get some positive feedback.
      Reply
  6. Giuls says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:01 am

    Please remove the "italian" from the title, as there is literally nothing Italian about this abomination. This sort of recipe is actually the emblem of everything that is wrong with non-Italian cusine...
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Thanks for the suggestion, I understand your impatience with the name. However, this is my site, and my recipe, and I will name my recipes whatever I want. The meatballs are called "Italian Meatballs" hence the name. If you don't like the recipe, don't make it. But there is no call to be rude to me about it. There is a real person here.
      Reply
    • Rosemary says

      January 9, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      I have been living in Italy for over 20 years and I can tell you Italian cooking has come a long way from classic lasagna. And to tell the truth I can see a lot of Italian in this recipe, from the tomato puree to the spices, pasta and meatballs. You would be surprised what Italian cooks on Italian TV are presenting these days. Great recipe Rachael.
      Reply
      • Rachael says

        January 9, 2017 at 7:54 pm

        Thank you Rosemary! I really appreciate it.
  7. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    January 9, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    This is my kind of soup! Loaded with so many delicious flavors, and perfect for a cold winter day! I can't wait to try it!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Thank you Aimee! We love soup on cold days.
      Reply
  8. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

    January 9, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    My family is going to love this! Thank you for another easy, delicious dinner option Rachael!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you Valerie! I hope they love it as much as we did.
      Reply
  9. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    I can't wait to make this!! Those meatballs are amazing.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:52 pm

      Thank you! I really appreciate it.
      Reply
  10. Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says

    January 9, 2017 at 6:45 pm

    I love this idea. It's the perfect weeknight meal and I love how easy the frozen Italian Meatballs make it! Thanks for the idea!!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 9, 2017 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you! My family loved every last bite.
      Reply
  11. Angie says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:28 pm

    Do you think omitting the 2oz of tomato paste will hurt this recipe?
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 10, 2017 at 8:04 pm

      I think you should be fine!
      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    January 10, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    German Chocolate cake isn't from Germany but it's still delicious. Don't let the turkeys get you down. This soup looks amazing and I can't wait to give it a try!
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 10, 2017 at 8:03 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate you having my back!
      Reply
    • Karen says

      January 15, 2017 at 10:08 am

      :D I agree with you [email protected] ! In ready some of these unnecessary criticisms, a barrage of culture misappropriated recipe names flooded my thoughts. ei. French Fries being universally known as not being French originating LOL. Recipes are commonly named based on one or more of the ingredients in the dish (just a you did) Besides, the name has very little to do with anything... it is the love of your family having a healthy meal, it is the aroma, the flavors, and best of all, having your family devour it all when you were certain you made more than enough for leftovers. Now that is what names a recipe. Great job Rachel!!!!! If you ever do considering renaming this recipe, I would just call it a Winner!! :D Karen, Kay's Kitch-Yen P.S. When I find a sale on meat, I like to make a bulk batch of Italian Meatballs (regular and minis) and freeze them in a large Ziploc to have on hand for quick fix lunches (meatball sandwiches using leftover pasta sauce, and soups) and dinners (pasta, stir-fries, casseroles and stews) . Now I'm not Italian and I use my own personal seasonings but I still call them Italian Meatballs; besides every Italian family has their own traditional recipe, unique to their own and yet they are not called Anna's meatballs, Theresa's meatballs etc. they are Italian Meatballs (to the rest of the world that is) :D ;) )
      Reply
  13. Katherine says

    January 11, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks going to make on the weekend Looks yummy ?
    Reply
  14. Kara says

    January 11, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Oh yum! My whole family would love this soup. I love keeping frozen meatballs on hand for last minute dinners like this!
    Reply
  15. JudyJudyJudy says

    January 14, 2017 at 8:54 am

    Looks amazing. Looking forward to trying this soon. How many servings does this make? 56 meatballs seems like a lot.
    Reply
  16. Michelle says

    January 18, 2017 at 10:04 pm

    Very excited for this recipe. It was so easy to put together, and I know it will feed any picky eaters. I like to do all my cooking in one day, so I have it ready to go and I'm excited to turn on the crock pot before work tomorrow, and even more excited for when I come home. It's nice to know I'll just have to throw in the noodles and wait for them to be cook. No thinking or dishes. I also think the leftovers will freeze well. Just too many reasons to love this recipe. Can't wait to try it for dinner tomorrow.
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      January 19, 2017 at 2:38 am

      Thank you! We loved it. I hope you love it as much as we did.
      Reply
  17. Mariah Hudson says

    March 5, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    This looks so very good! My whole family will enjoy! Thanks for the ideas... these days, simple but nomnom makes all the difference!
    Reply
  18. LL says

    May 15, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Seriously a great way to use frozen meatballs! We all thought it tasted a little like Spaghetti-O's! ...but of course way healthier! =P ((People are so silly!))
    Reply
    • Rachael says

      May 18, 2017 at 1:50 am

      Hahahah well thanks... I think! My family really enjoyed it. And I appreciate the support!
      Reply
  19. Sandy says

    September 16, 2017 at 5:14 am

    This is a recipe I will be trying today with a thankful heart to you for sharing this! A friend whose house I live with has been given bad news about his health and he LOVES meatballs and pasta and this recipe will really fit the bill plus his family will be coming today and I will have this ready in the crock pot. Also want to say that people who are stuck on a name need to get over it and your pride issue. If your feelings are so hurt over a title, then you really are in bad shape. That is what is so wrong with this world....it is just a name and this is about a good recipe. Nuf said.
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