Italian Meatball Soup Recipe (Easy & Comforting)
Italian Meatball Soup is a hearty one-pot meal made with beef meatballs, pasta, and tomato broth. Ready in 40 minutes and perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef meatballs halal-friendly
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes (fire-roasted preferred)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/2 red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped or torn
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Halal parmesan-style cheese optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add crushed tomatoes, beef broth, red bell pepper, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and meatballs. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and stir well.
- Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with halal parmesan-style cheese if desired.
Notes
You can add zucchini, spinach, or carrots for extra vegetables. Serve with crusty bread or garlic flatbread for a complete meal.