Meatball Soup
Meatball Soup comes together with tender frozen meatballs simmered in a tomato-herb broth that’s savory and aromatic. Carrots, celery, and elbow macaroni add hearty texture for a comforting bowl perfect for busy weeknights or chilly evenings. The oregano, basil, and thyme lend classic Italian-style warmth in every spoonful.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves7
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Meatball Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 47 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 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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- 41
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
- 2
Add meatballs, tomato sauce, bouillon, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste, celery, carrots, and garlic, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- 3
Add macaroni and cook until the pasta is done.
- 4
Top with parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 244.41 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 8.24 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 42.9 g 16%
- Total Fat 5.24 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.45 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.49 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 822.48 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 9.79 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 18.23 g --
- Added Sugars 11.34 g High 23%
- Calcium 63.72 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 505.25 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 56.48 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 3.9 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Meatball Soup is an Italian dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 7, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Celery Sticks, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 244.41 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Meatball Soup?
- It is an Italian soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Meatball Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Celery Sticks, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Meatball Soup?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Meatball Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Meatball Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Meatball Soup healthy?
- Meatball Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 244.41 calories and 8.24 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 822.48 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.45 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.34 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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