Hearty Meatball Soup I Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 22, 2004

This is an excellent soup! It’s very hearty, tasty and low in fat. I did tweak it a bit to add a little more flavor and reduce the fat even more… First, I used about ½ cup minced onion and about 2 tbs. fresh minced garlic in the meatballs. Second, there is no need to cook the meatballs in oil if you have a good non-stick pan. And finally I used non-fat chicken stock and non-fat cream of mushroom soup. This is excellent and I will definitely be making it again!

—Shelley W

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 05, 2003

Didn't taste bad, but not one of my favorites. Unappealing to look at. The mushroom soup gives it a gray color. If it weren't for the vegetables, you'd think it was pet food. I had to double the soup and water because it wasn't enough broth. Won't make this again.

—DOLORES J

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Feb 09, 2004

Awesome! My family loves hearty soups, so I made a few changes and additions. I didn't have onion, so I added some dry onion soup mix to the meatballs. I also added some worcestershire sauce to the meatballs and a few dashes to the soup. I used about 3 cups of water and one Tbsp. of beef bouillon (equal to about 3 cubes, I think) to make the soup. I also added a can of diced tomatoes and a half cup of rice. I waited until the very end to add the low-sodium cream of mushroom soup. Everyone in my family raved, even my picky 4 year old! My two year old even ate a whole bowl and my 6 year old had three helpings! This one is a real keeper!

—Blestmom4

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Jan 22, 2004

This soup was very good. I added onion soup mix in addition to two bouillon cubes, and added a teaspoon of worcestshire sauce to give it a little added kick. I also used less carrots and celery than the recipe called for, with no sacrifice in flavor. This is a keeper recipe.

—Paula

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Apr 21, 2008

What a yummy soup! Instead of making meatballs I omitted the egg and just crumbled the meat. I also used chicken stock instead of beef and the mushroom soup that I used was "Cream of Mushroom with Roasted Garlic". It was very salty but had great flavor. I served it with homemade garlic dinner rolls and waldorf salad. It was a perfect meal for a very rainy day. Update 2008: I added an extra can of beef broth and half a box of rotini noodles and made it like a stew. Still tastes great and is a nice variation.

—KATESTROFE

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Jan 13, 2004

I cheated and used pre-made frozen meatballs. it was that much easier and still delicious!

—SPOPPE

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Feb 04, 2004

This was my first attempt at a meatball soup. I enjoyed the flavor very much.

—Ewa Lamb

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Jan 13, 2004

Very good and hearty soup. I improvised a bit by adding worcheshire sauce and parsley flakes to the meatballs, and more wocheshire sauce, an extra bouilon cube, and a dash of sherry to the soup. I also simmered the soup covered to hold in some of the liquid and make it "soupier". It turned out fantastic. We can not wait to finish it up tomorrow night.

—THADANDBRANDI

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Nutrition

Calories
260 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
20 g
6%

Cholesterol
95 mg
32%

Fat
13 g
20%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
17.3 g
35%

Sodium
898 mg
36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Hearty Meatball Soup I

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 260
** Calories from Fat: 117

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 13g 20 %
** Saturated Fat 3.1g 15 %
** Cholesterol 95mg 32 %
** Sodium 898mg 36 %
** Potassium 494mg 14 %
** Total Carbohydrates 20g 6 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
** Protein 17.3g 35 %
** Sugars 5.7g
** Vitamin A 139 %
** Vitamin C 8 %
** Calcium 6 %
** Iron 23 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 52 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 12 %
** Folate 28 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.