Easy One-Pot Italian Meatball & Orzo Soup
If you’re searching for a comforting, soul-warming dish, look no further than this Easy One-Pot Italian Meatball & Orzo Soup. This delightful soup combines juicy meatballs with tender orzo pasta in a savory broth filled with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this recipe requires minimal prep and cleanup, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: enjoying a hearty meal with family and friends. With its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients, this soup is bound to become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 15-oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound fresh or frozen meatballs
- 1 2-inch square parmesan rind or ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- 1 cup orzo pasta (dry)
- ¼ cup chopped Italian parsley
- ¼ cup chopped basil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth, fire roasted tomatoes, oregano, basil, bay leaves, meatballs, and parmesan rind. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, add dry orzo pasta. Lower the heat to medium-low and cover; simmer for about 12 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Remove bay leaves and parmesan rind. Stir in chopped herbs; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls topped with additional herbs or cheese if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg