"Italian Meatball Soup is hearty feel-good soup loaded with pasta, veggies and scrumptious meatballs cooked in a tomato broth. This is a simple recipe prepared in one pot that is ready in just 30 minutes. It doesn't get much easier than that!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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4 carrots, peeled and diced
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2 celery ribs, washed and diced
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8 cups low sodium beef broth
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2 cups water
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1 (14.5-oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic
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4 tablespoons tomato paste
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1/2 pound dry Ditalini pasta (or your favorite pasta)
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2 Tbsp fresh chopped Italian parsley
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2 Tbsp fresh chopped basil
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1 pound lean ground beef (80-90% lean)
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1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup fresh shredded Parmesan cheese
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning*
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
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1 large egg
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pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)