Lentil Meatball Soup Recipe
Lentil meatball soup recipe that is both hearty and delicious.
Servings: 8
Calories: 414kcal
Ingredients
- 1 TBS olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups lentils, dried and rinsed
- 8 cups broth, chicken or vegetable
- 1 14oz diced tomatoes
- 3 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- meatballs
- salt and pepper to taste
Homemade Meatball Recipe
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup onion, diced
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1 cup Panko crumbs, ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup diced onion, ½ tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, and a bit of salt and pepper.
- Mix gently and roll into small 1 inch meatballs.
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sided. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5-6 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Stir in 2 cups lentils, diced tomatoes, 3 oz. tomato paste, 8 cups broth, 1 tsp. oregano, 1 tsp. thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer. Add meatballs and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove bay leave and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
This recipe for homemade meatballs makes quite a few meatballs. Feel free to leave a few out to use in other recipes. *Nutritional information provided is an estimate and will very based off of brands of ingredients used and cooking methods.
Nutrition
Calories: 414kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 1095mg | Potassium: 935mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4146IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 6mg