The Soup with the Little Meatballs

Name: The Soup with the Little Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 quarts chicken broth; 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 pound acini di pepe pasta

Rating: 3.65 stars

17 Ratings
16 Reviews
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A relatively easy soup handed down to me by my Italian grandmother. It's great for the holidays!

By Kelly

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

1 hr

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 egg
2 pounds ground beef
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 quarts chicken broth
2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound acini di pepe pasta

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup cheese, Italian seasoning, egg and ground beef. Mix together well and form into small meatballs, no larger than 1 inch in diameter; set aside.

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Step 2

In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the chicken broth and 2 cups cheese. Bring this to a boil and reduce heat to medium. Slowly add the meatballs, stirring gently so that they do not clump together into one uber-meatball. Cook for about 30 minutes, until beef is no longer pink and broth is slightly thickened.
Step 3

Add the pasta, again stirring gently so that they do not clump, and cook for about 30 more minutes, until pasta is tender and flavors are well blended. Season to taste and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

701 calories; protein 38.5g 77% DV; carbohydrates 43.8g 14% DV; fat 40.3g 62% DV; cholesterol 146.1mg 49% DV; sodium 548.6mg 22% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (16)

Most helpful positive review

MVWISE1

12/18/2003

The flavor is very good. Mine did not exactly turn out to be a "soup." It was more of a pasta side dish but it was delicious and very easy to make. To give it more of a soup consistency I would probably use half the pasta and maybe add a can or two more chicken broth. Unless you like TONS of meatballs then I would halve the meat. I used very lean ground chuck (93/7) so there was not a lot of grease. I added spinach to mine. I will definitely make this again. Read More

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pennycandy

02/13/2009

I am giving this recipe three stars for the meatballs only. as for the rest of the recipe there is no "soup" to it. Read More

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(8)

17 Ratings

5 star values: 5
4 star values: 5
3 star values: 4
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 1

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Verna

12/18/2003

This recipe has good potential but I think that it should have specified to use EXTREMELY LEAN ground beef. This came out VERY VERY VERY greasy and was not the prettiest dish I've ever made. It was more of a "oatmeal" looking dish with meatballs and a lot of grease on it. My DH described it as greasy groul...which sounds just bad LOL!!! My best friend who was here to eat with us tonight thought the flavor was good but the grease had to go...with a few changes this could be a good dish! Also I'd use about 1/2 the box of the pasta the next time..it made our soup TOO thick! Thanks anyway Kelly I'm going to try to make a few changes the next time! Read More

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pennycandy

02/12/2009

I am giving this recipe three stars for the meatballs only. as for the rest of the recipe there is no "soup" to it. Read More

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MVWISE1

12/18/2003

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Jodi

11/03/2009

We (hubby & I) made this last night and we loved this - we didn't know what to expect but it was spectacular! I took a lot of suggestions from other people though we used 1lb ground beef used more broth (and could have used more) and added garlic & onion. I also used only 1c parm in the broth. I put in a can of diced tomato and a small can of green chiles because it seemed to plain otherwise but we were amazed by how delicious it was and we'll definitely be making this again. We also fried the meatballs first - I was afraid they'd set all stuck together and also it cooked out some of the fat that way too. Read More

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HDAUPHIN

02/18/2003

Pretty good! I used ground turkey instead of beef (as the last time I had this my friend made it with beef and it was VERY greasy!!) and it was so good. I think I should have used another can of broth as there was absolutely no liquid to the soup what-so-ever. My husband thought there were too many meatballs so next time we are only going to use one and a half pounds of meat instead of the called for two pounds. All in all very good! Thanks Kelly! Read More

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KIPPERSMOM

11/18/2002

My husband and daughter really liked this soup. I will be making it again. I served it with a crusty bread. Next time I am going to add a little spinach. Read More

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PACEYJ

01/28/2003

Tastes just like Italian Wedding Soup but the added fresh parmesan cheese was a real hit with my family for added flavour! There was no leftovers. Lynda Read More

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Chelle810

12/19/2008

Great soup! I added a little garlic and onion to the meatballs for more flavor. Whole family loved it. Read More

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(3)

MichelleN

01/31/2011

I am going to use a very lean beef for the meatballs and add a vegetable as well. I would suggest that you cook the pasta seperately drain it and then add soup into the cooked pasta. Read More

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Nutritional Information

The Soup with the Little Meatballs

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 701.2

% Daily Value *

protein: 77 %

carbohydrates: 14 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 6 %

sugars:

fat: 62 %

saturated fat: 89 %

cholesterol: 49 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 89 %

vitamin b6: 22 %

vitamin c:

folate: 36 %

calcium: 36 %

iron: 26 %

magnesium: 21 %

potassium: 11 %

sodium: 22 %

thiamin: 6 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Verna

12/18/2003

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pennycandy

02/12/2009

I am giving this recipe three stars for the meatballs only. as for the rest of the recipe there is no "soup" to it.

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MVWISE1

12/18/2003

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Jodi

11/03/2009

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HDAUPHIN

02/18/2003

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KIPPERSMOM

11/18/2002

My husband and daughter really liked this soup. I will be making it again. I served it with a crusty bread. Next time I am going to add a little spinach.

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(5)

PACEYJ

01/28/2003

Tastes just like Italian Wedding Soup but the added fresh parmesan cheese was a real hit with my family for added flavour! There was no leftovers. Lynda

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Chelle810

12/19/2008

Great soup! I added a little garlic and onion to the meatballs for more flavor. Whole family loved it.

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(3)

MichelleN

01/31/2011

I am going to use a very lean beef for the meatballs and add a vegetable as well. I would suggest that you cook the pasta seperately drain it and then add soup into the cooked pasta.

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