Italian Meatball Soup with Orzo
Servings: 4
Calories: 551kcal
With pre-made meatballs, orzo pasta and a savoury fire roasted tomato broth, this Italian meatball soup is full of flavour.
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Cup diced yellow onion 1 medium onion
- 1 Cup diced carrots 2 medium carrots
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 6 Cups chicken broth
- 1 15-oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 Pound fresh or frozen meatballs about 1 inch diameter
- 1 2-inch square parmesan rind or ¼ cup shredded parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 1 Cup orzo pasta dry
- ¼ Cup chopped italian parsley plus more for garnish
- ¼ Cup chopped basil plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil, onions, carrots and garlic to a large pot and heat over medium heat until vegetables are beginning to soften, 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, oregano, basil, bay leaves, meatballs and parmesan rind. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
- Once the liquid is boiling add the pasta and reduce heat to medium low. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes, until pasta is el dente.
- Remove the bay leaves and parmesan rind, add the chopped herbs and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately topped with additional chopped herbs and shredded parmesan.
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1385mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5346IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg