Meatball and Tortellini Soup is a hearty soup full of Italian-style meatballs and cheese tortellini plus some fresh spinach in a tomato broth. Using frozen,  pre-cooked meatballs is a great way to cut down on cooking time and get supper on the table in a hurry.

How To Make Meatball and Tortellini Soup

To make Meatball and Tortellini Soup I saute some onion in a little olive oil. I then add a minced clove of garlic, a can of beef broth (you could use chicken broth instead), diced tomatoes, a small can of tomato sauce, plus some oregano. I let the frozen meatballs simmer for about 15 minutes and then add a package of refrigerated tortellini. Once the tortellini is almost tender, I add some spinach and some heavy cream to give the soup some creaminess.
Note: I accidentally left the heavy cream out this time and found the soup to be absolutely delicious without it.

It’s the Johnsonville Meatballs that really give this Meatball and Tortellini Soup an incredible flavor. Johnsonville Frozen Meatballs come in three varieties: Classic Italian, Homestyle, and Three Cheese. I used the Classic Italian which has a wonderful blend of premium cuts of pork with basil, garlic, and Italian-style spices. Johnsonville Meatballs can be found in the freezer aisle at your grocery store. Because they are precooked, in just a matter of minutes they can be heated and added to your favorite Italian dishes.

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