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How to Make Tortellini Soup with Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of homemade soup to comfort you on a chilly night, and this Tortellini Soup with Meatballs is sure to hit the spot. Bursting with flavor and heartiness, this soup is a perfect balance of rich, savory broth, tender tortellini, and succulent meatballs. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a comforting dish to serve to guests, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, smashed
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery, sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
  • 5 parsley stems
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
  • kosher salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 6 links chicken-apple sausage. meat removed from casings
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, or to taste
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds frozen tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, or as desired
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as desired
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Set a large stockpot over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and thyme. Gently cook and stir until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and add parsley stems. Add Parmesan cheese, kosher salt, and pepper. Bring soup to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat and allow to simmer while you make the meatballs.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened and browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer cooked onion to the bowl of a food processor. Add sausage, egg, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and thyme. Season meatball mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and warm over medium heat until just smoking. Use a small scoop to drop meatball mixture onto the skillet. Cook meatballs, turning frequently, until golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Drop frozen tortellini into simmering soup and cook until they float, 3 to 5 minutes. Add browned meatballs to soup and return to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve soup in shallow bowls with a shower of Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and parsley.

    • Nutrition

    532 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 128mg
    • Sodium: 848mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 143mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 357mg

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