A warm and comforting Italian soup featuring tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
35min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 1 tsp basil
- 1000 ml beef broth
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 100 g bread crumbs
- 2 carrot
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic
- 500 g ground beef
- 15 ml olive oil
- 1 onion
- 50 g parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 100 g pasta
- 1 tsp salt
- 800 g tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
Step 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the meatballs to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in the diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
Step 5
Add the small pasta to the soup and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 6
Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and dried basil. Stir in chopped fresh parsley before serving.