Shelly's Recipe

Pasta Meatball Soup

Category: Soups

1/2 (26 oz) bag frozen Italian style meatballs
1 tbsp olive oil
1 large celery rib, minced
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp minced garlic
32 oz chicken or beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with olive oil, garlic and spices, undrained
1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
1/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Preheat oven to 400. Arrange meatballs without touching rimmed baking pan. Bake 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a 4 to 6 quart saucepan, heat oil and add next 3 ingredients and cook 6-8 minutes or until celery is tender. Stir in broth, tomatoes and seasonings, heating to boiling. Add meatballs and orzo and cook 9-10 minutes or until orzo is tender. Serve 8