Italian Meatball Soup (light)

By Nitaj3

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 4 4 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 2 2 celery rib, washed and diced
• 8 8 8 cup low sodium beef broth
• 2 2 2 cup water
• 4 4 4 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1 can 1 (14.5-oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 lb Ditalini pasta
• 2 2 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
• 2 2 2 Tbsp chopped basil
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• 30 30-Minute 30-Minute Light Italian Meatball Soup
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• By DONNA ELICK @Slow_Roasted
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• 9pm. to makes me think of family, food, fun and resolutions.Growing up, we always had a huge Italian dinner on New Year’s Day–it lasted from noon until 9pm. Appetizers, dinner and dessert with so many leftovers we would all enjoy for days to come.
• to to days I have scaled down my New Year’s dinner to have minimal leftovers. The next day is the first day to be back on track. Holiday indulgences have me feeling blah and my jeans are too tight. You too?
• to love from our Simple Kitchen to yours!
• Light Italian Meatball Soup
• By DONNA ELICK OF THESLOWROASTEDITALIAN.COM
• SERVES
• 6-8 6-8 6-8
• ACTIVE TIME
• 20 20 20 min.
• TOTAL TIME
• 30 30 30 min.
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• INGREDIENTS
• 1 1 1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 4 4 4 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 2 2 celery rib, washed and diced
• 8 8 8 cup low sodium beef broth
• 2 2 2 cup water
• 4 4 4 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1 can 1 (14.5-oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 lb Ditalini pasta
• 2 2 2 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
• 2 2 2 Tbsp chopped basil

Preparation

Step 1

n a large 8 quart stock pot over medium high heat, warm olive oil.

Meanwhile, chop carrots and celery. Add to warm pan. Cook vegetables for 1-2 minutes.

Add broth, water, tomato paste and tomatoes. Stir to combine. Cover and bring to a boil.

Meanwhile combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Mix with hands to combine. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop to portion, lightly shape the scoops into meatballs using your hands to roll them. Drop them into the broth, distributing them evenly around the pot. Cover. Allow to boil for 5 minutes. Stir meatballs gently.

Add pasta. Cook 10 minutes or until pasta is done. Add basil and parsley, stir and serve.


Serves 6-8.