Meatball And Pasta Soup

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Meatball And Pasta Soup to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Meatball And Pasta Soup, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• For the meatballs:
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black
• pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as
• needed
• For the soup:
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 7 cups beef stock
• 2 tablespoons Italian-style tomato
• paste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped
• tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black
• pepper, or to taste
• 6 ounces uncooked tri-color
• wagon wheel pasta

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Mix together in a bowl the ground beef, sausage, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper, and onion

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Roll into small meatballs, about 1 to 2 teaspoons each

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Brown meatballs in batches and drain on paper towels, wiping out pan between batches and adding more oil as needed

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Add carrots, celery, and onion and cook until slightly softened, about 8 minutes