Easy Italian Meatball Soup

Hearty and full of flavour, this easy Italian meatball soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day. The rich tomato broth pairs beautifully with tender Italian-style meatballs to create an unforgettable soup the entire family will love.

Ingredients

For the meatballs

  • 450 g (1 lb) ground beef (at least 15% fat)
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 medium egg
  • 25g (⅓ cup) grated Parmesan
  • 30 g (1 ounce) breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Oil spray

For the soup

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 x 400 g (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 litre (4 cups) beef stock
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 150 g (1 ½ cup) elbow pasta (or another type of short pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 25g (⅓ cup) grated Parmesan, plus extra for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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