Too Tired to Cook Meatball Soup

When life leaves you too tired to cook, this "Too Tired to Cook Meatball Soup" is your comforting hero in a bowl. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pot wonder combines the convenience of frozen fully-cooked meatballs and frozen mixed vegetables with a savory blend of chicken or vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes, and Italian seasoning for a hearty, no-fuss meal. Add a handful of small pasta to make it extra satisfying, and finish with optional garnishes like freshly grated Parmesan and parsley for a touch of elegance. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this easy meatball soup recipe is a lifesaver when you want a wholesome dinner with minimal effort. Tags: quick soup recipe, meatball soup with frozen meatballs, easy comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 16 pieces Frozen fully-cooked meatballs
• 6 cups Chicken or vegetable broth
• 14.5 ounces Canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, combine the chicken or vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes (with juice), and Italian seasoning over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the frozen meatballs and frozen mixed vegetables to the pot.

Step 3

Season the soup with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 4

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to heat the meatballs and vegetables through.

Step 5

Add the small pasta to the pot and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed. Remove the pot from heat.

Step 7

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy your quick and easy comfort meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3750.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5075.1

Total Fat 298.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 808.0mg	0%
Sodium 17416.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 314.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.3g	0%
Total Sugars 47.4g
Protein 276.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4IU	0%
Calcium 1067.8mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 5310.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.2%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 24.9%