Description
Cheesy Meatball Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This flavorful one-pot meal combines tender cheese tortellini with savory Italian mini meatballs in a rich tomato broth, making it a satisfying dish that warm both hearts and bellies. With just 30 minutes from preparation to table, this soup is not only quick but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables and herbs. Whether you’re feeding a family or hosting friends, this hearty soup promises to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 (28 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 (20 ounce) package frozen Italian mini meatballs, thawed
- 20 ounces fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini pasta
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus additional for garnish
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, approximately 2-3 minutes. Incorporate 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and continue cooking, stirring constantly, for an additional minute.
- Stir in the following: the entire contents of the 28-ounce can of undrained petite diced tomatoes, the full can of tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon of Italian seasoning, the beef broth (4 cups), and the thawed package of frozen Italian mini meatballs. Bring this mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- After simmering, add the fresh cheese tortellini pasta (20 ounces) to the soup. Cook just until tender—this usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Stir in half a cup of shredded Parmesan cheese at this point.
- Taste your soup and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired. Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Garnish with additional shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil or parsley if you like before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 ½ cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg