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Comforting Meatball Tortellini Soup with Cheesy Meatballs

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A warm, hearty, and comforting soup featuring tender cheesy meatballs and cheese tortellini in a savory tomato broth, perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (for meatballs)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt (for meatballs)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (for meatballs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 cloves minced garlic (for broth)
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
  • Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan cheese (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shredded mozzarella, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley (optional), salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, about 20 total. Place on a plate or baking sheet. Optionally, brown meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic in the last minute.
  4. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken or vegetable broth, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Carefully add meatballs to the simmering soup. Cook gently for 12-15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
  6. Stir in fresh cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, about 5 minutes, until tortellini float and are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves and extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix meatball ingredients to keep meatballs tender. Browning meatballs before adding to soup adds flavor but is optional. Use fresh tortellini for best texture; frozen works with slightly longer cooking. Add tortellini last to avoid overcooking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and tortellini. Freeze soup and tortellini separately to avoid mushiness.

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Keywords: meatball soup, tortellini soup, cheesy meatballs, comfort food, easy soup recipe, weeknight dinner, family meal

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