Tortellini and Meatball Soup
Description
A robust, quick-cooking soup designed for immediate comfort and maximum satiety, making it the ideal meal to assemble when time is short and the crew is hungry. This soup combines the hearty punch of savory Italian meatballs with plump, cheese-filled tortellini pasta, ensuring every bowl is deeply filling. Simmered in a rich base of beef broth, crushed tomatoes, and aromatic Italian seasoning, this dish achieves an incredible depth of flavor with minimal fuss. Finished with tender spinach and a sprinkle of Parmesan, this is a complete, hot-and-ready meal that delivers warmth and flavor without sacrificing preparation speed.
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Servings: 6-8
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 pounds Italian meatballs
- 1 large package of cheese tortellini pasta
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 15 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 3 Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 package of chopped frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Parmesan cheese to top
Instructions
- Step 1- Heat oil in large pot over medium heat
- Step 2- Saute onion, celery, and garlic until soft
- Step 3- Add tomatoes, sauce, broth, seasoning, and meatballs, bring to boil, then lower to a simmer for 5 minutes
- Step 4- Add tortellini and spinach, cook 5 minutes
- Step 5- Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve