Rustic Italian Meatball Soup
Rustic Italian Meatball Soup brings tender, savory meatballs and tiny pasta to a rich, tomato‑beef broth layered with herbs and Parmesan. Each spoonful balances comforting warmth with gentle garlic and onion notes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Serve hot with extra cheese and crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Rustic Italian Meatball Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 42
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot, combine tomatoes, beef broth, water, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil.
- 2
Add frozen meatballs, Italian-blend vegetables, and pasta; return to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low. Cook until the meatballs are heated through and the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Portion the soup into bowls; top with Parmesan cheese.
- Calories 169.34 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 7.25 g Moderate 15%
- Carbohydrate 32.41 g 12%
- Total Fat 1.64 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.66 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 464.5 mg High 20%
- Dietary Fiber 5.32 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 8.74 g --
- Added Sugars 4.15 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 67.44 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 250.77 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 180.74 mcg Good Source 20%
- Vitamin C 9.61 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Rustic Italian Meatball Soup is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Dry Pasta, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 169.34 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Rustic Italian Meatball Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Rustic Italian Meatball Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Diced Tomatoes, Dry Pasta, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Meatballs. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Rustic Italian Meatball Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Rustic Italian Meatball Soup?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 169.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Rustic Italian Meatball Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Rustic Italian Meatball Soup healthy?
- Rustic Italian Meatball Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 169.34 calories and 7.25 g of protein, or 15% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 464.5 mg (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.15 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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