Here’s a rich and delicious Italian soup you can have ready in under 30 minutes. Meatball Soup with Cheese Tortellini is loaded with meatballs and tortellini, all nestled in a creamy broth.
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 494kcal
Ingredients
Olive oilfor browning the meatballs
20oz.package frozen Italian meatballs or mini meatballsthawed (these are fully cooked meatballs)
2clovesgarlicminced or crushed (may substitute 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic)
15oz.can petite diced tomatoesundrained
8oz.can tomato sauce
2tsp.Italian seasoning
4cupsbeef broth
20oz.bag fresh refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini pasta
1/2cupheavy creamor whipping cream
Grated Parmesan cheesefor garnishing
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a swish of olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is nicely hot, add the meatballs, browning them on all sides; remove to a plate and reserve.
To the drippings in the pot, add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, tortellini and broth; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and add the reserved meatballs.
Simmer the soup, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Just before serving, stir in the cream.
Serve the soup garnished with Parmesan, as desired.