hearty meatball soup ii
Recipes

Hearty Meatball Soup II
A rustic soup with tender meatballs, pasta, vegetables, and savory broth. Filling, family-friendly, and great for cooler days or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups chopped carrot 4 cups water
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can green beans, drained
- 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 pound ground beef 1 egg
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 pinch ground black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked alphabet pasta
Directions
- In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the onion soup mix, carrots and water and bring to a boil, cooking until carrots are tender. Add the tomatoes, green beans, chicken broth and mixed vegetables, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Roll into tiny, bite size meatballs and add to the soup.
- Simmer for another 20 minutes, then add the pasta. Simmer for another 15 minutes, or until meatballs and pasta are fully cooked.