Spaghetti Meatball Comfort Soup (Printer-Friendly)
A hearty blend of tender mini meatballs, broken spaghetti, and savory tomato broth for a cozy meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Soup Base
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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42 fluid ounces chicken broth
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24 fluid ounces marinara sauce
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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6 ounces thin spaghetti, broken in half
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Meatballs
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1 pound mini meatballs, cooked
→ Mini Meatballs Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1 large egg
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until softened and fragrant.
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Pour in chicken broth, marinara sauce, and add Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Add broken spaghetti and cooked mini meatballs to the boiling soup. Simmer for 6-7 minutes until the noodles are tender. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Mix ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and egg until combined. Form into mini meatballs and bake at 350°F for approximately 15 minutes, depending on size.
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Ladle soup into bowls and optionally top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
# Helpful Hints:
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Cook meatballs ahead and store refrigerated or frozen to shorten evening preparation time.