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Italian Meatball Gnocchi Soup

Italian Meatball Gnocchi Soup Recipe
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Elevate your weeknight dining with this Italian Meatball Gnocchi Soup Recipe, a heartwarming dish that effortlessly brings comfort to the table. Bursting with flavor, this soup features tender beef meatballs and pillowy gnocchi swimming in a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in, it’s quick to prepare and easy to customize based on your pantry staples. With every spoonful, you’ll feel embraced by its warmth—making it a staple in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 yellow onion (minced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tsp dried basil
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1/2 yellow onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 2–3 tomatoes on a vine (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 cup water
  • 5–6 cups beef stock
  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 1/2–1 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 14–16 oz gnocchi (homemade or ready-to-use)
  • 1 rind of parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated or shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced onion, garlic, parsley, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch balls and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides; then remove them from the pot.
  3. In the same pot, sauté diced onion and carrots until softened. Add diced tomatoes and minced garlic; cook until fragrant.
  4. Pour in water and beef stock along with tomato paste and spices; bring to a simmer.
  5. Return the meatballs to the pot along with gnocchi and Parmesan rind (if using). Simmer until gnocchi float, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with grated Parmesan on top.

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