Italian Meatball Soup • with ditalini pasta! • a farmgirl's dabbles
"Italian Meatball Soup includes a number of my family's favorite things - meatballs, ditalini pasta, and the flavors of Italy. It's a total comfort recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 T. unsalted butter
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1 T. olive oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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3 medium carrots, chopped
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8 oz. button mushrooms, sliced
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3 large cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28 oz.) can Red Gold®️ Whole Peeled Tomatoes - or substitute 1 (14.5 oz.) can Diced Tomatoes plus 1 (15 oz.) can Crushed Tomatoes
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1 (6 oz.) can Red Gold®️ Tomato Paste
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6 c. reduced sodium beef broth
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6 large leaves fresh basil, torn
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2 bay leaves
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1 T. dried Italian seasoning
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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1/2 tsp. black pepper
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2 c. ditalini pasta
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freshly shredded Parmesan, optional for serving
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1 lb. lean ground beef
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1/3 c. bread crumbs
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1/4 c. grated Parmesan
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 large clove garlic, finely minced
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2 T. minced fresh Italian parsley
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1/2 tsp. kosher salt
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1/4 tsp. black pepper
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1 T. olive oil
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