A terrific main-dish meatball soup, Italian style -- savory meatballs, herbs, tomatoes and pasta, all in a hearty beef broth. Serve this easy meatball soup with a green salad and garlic bread for a simple meal!
1 large can (28 ounces) Italian-style tomatoes with their juices
½ pound ditalini or other small pasta
1½ pounds frozen Italian-style meatballs, cooked according to package directions
Salt and ground black pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Methods/Steps
Warm oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery and sauté until vegetables have softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and oregano and cook another minute.
Add cooked meatballs, bring soup back to a simmer and cook about another 5 minutes, until meatballs are warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper and stir in parsley.
