Too Tired to Cook Meatball Soup
When life leaves you too tired to cook, this "Too Tired to Cook Meatball Soup" is your comforting hero in a bowl. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot wonder combines the convenience of frozen fully-cooked meatballs and frozen mixed vegetables with a savory blend of chicken or vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning for a hearty, no-fuss meal. Add a handful of small pasta to make it extra satisfying, and finish with optional garnishes like freshly grated Parmesan and parsley for a touch of elegance. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this easy meatball soup recipe is a lifesaver when you want a wholesome dinner with minimal effort. Tags: quick soup recipe, meatball soup with frozen meatballs, easy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 pieces Frozen fully-cooked meatballs
- 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and Italian seasoning over medium-high heat.
Add the frozen meatballs and frozen mixed vegetables to the pot.
Season the soup with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to heat the meatballs and vegetables through.
Add the small pasta to the pot and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Remove the pot from heat.
Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve hot and enjoy your quick and easy comfort meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5075 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 298.6 g | 383% | |
| Saturated Fat | 115.3 g | 576% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 808 mg | 269% | |
| Sodium | 17417 mg | 757% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 314.1 g | 114% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.4 g | ||
| Protein | 276.2 g | 552% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1068 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 5311 mg | 113% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
