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Tortellini Meatball Soup

Delicious Tortellini Meatball Soup for a Cozy Night In

This Tortellini Meatball Soup is a comforting, hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings, ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Adds richness and allows for sautéing vegetables.
  • 1/2 large Onion, diced Provides savory sweetness and depth of flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic, minced Introduces aromatic depth.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning Adds a blend of herbs for a classic Italian flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Provides mild heat.
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced Contributes umami flavor and texture.
  • 30 pieces Meatballs, cooked The central protein element.
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth Forms the hearty soup base.
  • 2 cups Water Used to adjust soup consistency.
  • 32 ounces Spaghetti Sauce Provides rich flavor for the soup.
  • 24 ounces Tortellini, refrigerated, cheese-filled Adds heartiness to the soup.
  • to taste Parmesan Cheese For garnish, adds a savory finish.

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes, then add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add cooked meatballs, chicken broth, and spaghetti sauce into the pot. Stir well and bring to a boil. If using frozen meatballs, allow extra time to fully heat.
  3. Once boiling, gently stir in tortellini. Reduce heat to medium and cook according to package instructions, about 7 minutes, or until tortellini are al dente.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley or basil and grated Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider cooking tortellini separately to maintain the broth's consistency. Use homemade spaghetti sauce for enhanced flavor.

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