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Light Tomato Basil Meatball Soup is a hearty and healthy dinner filled with lean meatballs and fresh tomatoes and basil and will leave you feeling warmed up and satisfied! #Meatball #Soup #Healthy
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Light Tomato Basil Meatball Soup

Light Tomato Basil Meatball Soup is a hearty and healthy dinner filled with lean Parmesan meatballs and fresh tomatoes and basil and will leave you feeling warmed up and satisfied!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Soup
Servings: 5
Author: Danielle Green

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 large chopped onion divided
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 c. grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 c. quick oats
  • 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/2 bell pepper diced
  • 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes halved
  • 48 oz. chicken broth
  • 12 oz. pasta sauce
  • 1/2 c. fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, using your hands, combine the ground beef, half of the onion, egg Parmesan, oats, Dijon, paprika and salt. Once the mixture is evenly distributed, form small 1 inch meatballs.
  • *(At this point, you can store the raw meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 2 days to make the soup at a later time.)
  • Once all of meatballs are formed, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in your Dutch Oven. Place the meatballs in the kettle so all of them are touching the bottom. Allow to cook for 1 minute and turn. Cook and additional minute and add the remaining onion, red peppers and cherry tomatoes. Give everything a gentle stir and cook for 2 more minutes until the vegetables are slightly translucent.
  • Add the chicken broth and pasta sauce and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the chopped basil and cook for 2-3 more minutes. Serve immediately.