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Easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup: A Quick & Delicious Weeknight Meal

By Lori, Last updated on January 13, 2025
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Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

Nothing says old-school comfort food like this easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup. This comforting soup recipe has tender homemade pure beef Italian meatballs and pasta in a rich tomato broth. 

A bowl of Easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

It’s an easy dinner option for a busy weeknight. Tasting the perfect savory tomato broth and tender beef meatballs brings me back to when I was young and had this for the first time. I always make a big batch to enjoy the next day. It’s an excellent recipe for a complete meal for your whole family! 

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Kitchen Tips

  • If desired, substitute 50% pork or combine beef, pork & veal for the Italian-style meatballs. These are often sold as meatloaf mix. 
  • Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the meatballs light and have better flavor. Overmixing will make the meatball mixture heavy and dense.
  • *Stay tuned for my homemade Italian seasoning, which I’ll share soon!

What To Serve with Easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

This delicious bowl of Italian soup with meatballs will pair nicely with any of these:

  • Crostini
  • Breadsticks
  • Roasted Potatoes
  • Homemade croutons
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serves: 4–6

Ingredient List for Easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

Easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup ingredients

For the Homemade Meatballs

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-1/2 t. Italian seasoning, preferably homemade*
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/4 t. Sea salt
  • 1/4 t. Black pepper

For the Soup

  • 2 t. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2-3 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 15 oz. can of crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 15 oz. can of Italian tomato sauce  
  • 6 c. low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 t. Italian seasoning, preferably homemade
  • Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3/4 c. small dry pasta shape (like small shells or ditalini)
  • 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)

Supplies Used

  • Small shells pasta
  • Cooking spray
  • Airtight container (for your leftovers)

How To Make Easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

#1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

#2. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.

#3. Get your meatball ingredients. In a large bowl, add ground beef, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning,

#4. Make a well in the center and the beaten egg.

Mixing the ingredients for the Italian meatballs

#5. Sprinkle the mixture with cheese, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine all ingredients. Make sure to avoid overmixing.

#6. With your hands or a small scoop, shape the meat mixture into mini meatballs (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in size).

#7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are lightly browned.

Cooked Italian meatballs on a baking pan

#8. While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots.

#9. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once carrots are slightly softened, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to taste.

#10. Bring to a simmer. Add the juicy meatballs and pasta. Let it simmer while uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Do this until the vegetables are tender. The pasta can be al dente or as tender as the vegetables. 

Two bowls of Homemade Italian Meatball Soup with no parsley and parmesan cheese topping

#11. Top with parsley. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Enjoy!

A closeup of a bowl of Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

More Soup Recipes To Try Next Time

If you enjoyed this hearty meatball soup, you might want to try these other delicious recipes:

  • Vichyssoise Soup
  • Sweet Potato Soup
  • French Onion Soup
  • Daikon Noodle Soup
  • Fideo Soup with Chicken
  • Vegetarian Minestrone Soup

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A closeup of a bowl of Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

Homemade Italian Meatball Soup

Lori
Nothing says old-school comfort food like this easy Homemade Italian Meatball Soup. This comforting soup recipe has tender homemade pure beef Italian meatballs and pasta in rich tomato broth. 
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Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 to 6

Ingredients
  

For the Homemade Meatballs

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced
  • 1-1/2 t. Italian seasoning preferably homemade*
  • 1 large egg , lightly beaten
  • 1/3 c. Parmesan cheese , finely grated
  • 1/3 c. flour
  • 1/4 t. Sea salt
  • 1/4 t. Black pepper

For the Soup

  • 2 t. olive oil
  • 1/2 c. onion , diced
  • 2 celery stalks , diced
  • 2-3 medium carrots , diced
  • 1 15 oz. can crushed or diced tomatoes , undrained
  • 1 15 oz. can of Italian tomato sauce
  • 6 c. low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 t. Italian seasoning preferably homemade
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 c. small dry pasta shape like small shells or ditalini
  • 2 T. fresh parsley , chopped
  • Parmesan cheese for serving , optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • Get your meatball ingredients. In a large bowl, add ground beef, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning,
  • Make a well in the center and the beaten egg.
  • Sprinkle the mixture with cheese, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix to combine all ingredients. Make sure to avoid overmixing.
  • With your hands or a small scoop, shape the meat mixture into mini meatballs (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in size).
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are lightly browned.
  • While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots.
  • Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Once carrots are slightly softened, add the crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, to taste.
  • Bring to a simmer. Add the juicy meatballs and pasta. Let it simmer while uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Do this until the vegetables are tender. The pasta can be al dente or as tender as the vegetables.
  • Top with parsley. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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