Mmm yes 😌 Meatball Tortellini Soup — cozy, hearty, and full-on comfort in a bowl. Here’s a classic, easy version that always hits.
🍲 Meatball Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) frozen or homemade meatballs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4–5 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 package (9–12 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional topping: grated Parmesan, fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1️⃣ Start the soup base
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft (3–4 minutes).
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook 30 seconds.
2️⃣ Simmer
- Add diced tomatoes and broth.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
3️⃣ Add meatballs
- Stir in meatballs.
- Simmer 10–15 minutes until meatballs are heated through and tender.
4️⃣ Cook the tortellini
- Add tortellini and cook according to package directions (usually 3–5 minutes).
5️⃣ Finish
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Season with salt & pepper.
6️⃣ Serve
- Top with Parmesan and herbs. Serve hot.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Creamy version: add ½–1 cup heavy cream at the end
- Tomato-rich: stir in 1–2 tbsp tomato paste
- Slow cooker: cook everything except tortellini & spinach on LOW 6 hrs, add those in last 30 min
- Homemade meatballs: Italian-style or turkey both work great
If you want, I can give a Tuscan creamy meatball tortellini soup or a dump-and-go crockpot version next 😊
