Meatball Sub Soup
Beef meatballs in a tomato based broth are cooked in hollowed out bread bowls, then topped with tons of gooey melted cheese. All the flavors of a meatball sub in a delicious, hearty soup!
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Calories: 873kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 dozen small frozen meatballs
- 4-6 bread bowls
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until soft, 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes and beef broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir in the meatballs, along with half of the mozzarella and all of the Parmesan cheese.
- Simmer the soup for 5-10 minutes while you preheat the broiler. Cut the tops off of the bread bowls and scoop out the insides.
- Place the bread bowls on a large baking sheet. Fill with soup, then top each bowl with equal amounts of the remaining mozzarella. Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is browned and bubbly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 873kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 2594mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g