Ditalini Italian Soup for #SundaySupper
Comfort food: the theme of this week’s #SundaySupper and a favorite kind of food for me to make. People gravitate towards chili, mac-n-cheese and soups and I get all kinds of giddy. This week I decided to make Ditalini Italian Soup. The classic Italian flavors of oregano, basil and garlic really lend themselves to making this dish great.
Comfort food to me means a dish that brings you joy and reminds you of the place and time in which youfirst ate it. More often than not, I see comfort food as a dish you want me to make time and time again, that’s easy and a joy to cook, and also a pleasure to serve to others. I created this soup a long while ago and cook it on a regular basis for our household of two.
I like to make my own meatballs for the dish when I have the time, but the reason it’s such a go-to meal for me is because it can be made with no fuss and almost no clean up. This is where the frozen meatballs come into play and, more often than not, this is how I make the soup, so frozen meatballs is the ingredient that made it into the recipe. After all, I have to leave my fabulous meatball recipe for another time, right?
Ingredients:
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes with juice (I use the ones seasoned with basil and oregano)
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cans reduced sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
A couple of dashes of Texas Pete hot sauce
A pinch of red pepper flakes
Meatballs (I am a really big fan of the frozen Armour Italian-style meatballs, for a quick meal)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup Ditalini pasta
Couple pinches of salt
Pinch of dried oregano
Pinch of dried basil
Directions:
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes, adding a little bit of salt.
Add the garlic to the pan and saute together with the onions for 1 minute. Then add the meatballs, can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes and dashes of hot sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
While still simmering, add the Parmesan cheese and Ditalini pasta and continue to simmer another 15 minutes.
Remove pan from stove top, add dried oregano and basil. I like to also add some freshly grated Pecorino Romano, but that’s just preference.
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Now, below you’ll find all the links to the fabulous dishes that other #SundaySupper participants have cooked up. Be sure to visit because the yum-yums are endless! 🙂
- Cream of Broccoli Cheese Soup by Damn Delicious
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup by Supper for a Steal
- Kalbi Tang or Korean Short Rib Soup by Kimchi MOM
- Korean Mandoo (Dumpling) Soup by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Chicken Noodle Soup by My Catholic Kitchen
- Thai’d Up Chicken Noodle Soup by I Run For Wine
- Ditalini Italian Soup by Mangiamo!
- Spicy Black Bean Soup by Mama’s Blissful Bites
- Chicken Chowder by Pippis in the Kitchen Again
- Sausage Gravy and Biscuits by Big Bears Wife
- Comforting Down-Home Shrimp and Grits by The Weekend Gourmet
- Pumpkin Alfredo Tortellini Bake by The Meltaways
- Old Fashioned Mac and Cheese by Flour on My Face
- Lasagna Roll Ups by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Green Plantain Hash by Basic n Delicious
- Venison Chili by The Messy Baker Blog
- Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells by That Skinny Chick can Bake
- Winter Chicken Stew by Mrs. Mama Hen
- Quinoa, Spinach, and Kale Lasagna by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Baked Oysters and Apples by Pescetarian Journal
- Individual Chicken Pot Pies by Noshing With The Nolands
- Kaesespaetzle {Baked Cheese Spaetzle} by Galactosemia in PDX
- Jalapeno and Bacon Mac N’ Cheese by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Quiche aux Champignons {Mushroom Quiche} by An Appealing Plan
- Mini Mac n Cheese Cups with Pork Shoulder Ragù by Hip Foodie Mom
- Chicken a la King by Girlichef
- Creamy Chicken & Dumplings by La Cocina de Leslie
- Spaghetti Squash Gratins by She likes ruffles, he likes truffles
- Hot Dr. Pepper with Lemon by Kwistins Favorites
- Creamy Chicken Enchiladas by Home Cooking Memories
- Savory Slow-Cooked Pork Stew by Daddy Knows Less
- Chicken Roasted with White Wine and Garlic by Webicurean
- Shepherd’s Pie by Small Wallet Big Appetite
- One Skillet Pumpkin Lasagna by The Realistic Nutritionist
- Chicken “Pot Pie” by Diabetic Foodie
- Gluten Free Cornish Pasty by Maroc Mama
- Warm Oven Baked Samosas Stuffed With Sweet Potato & Peas by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Caramelized Onion-Challah Stuffing Muffins by Comfy Cuisine
- Comforting Mashed Potatoes by Momma’s Meals
- Chunky Chili Beans by Mama Mommy Mom
- Rustic Cauliflower and Tomato Gratin by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Basmati Rice with Saffron by Family Spice
- Feijoada ~ Portuguese Bean Stew by Family Foodie
- Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy by Juanita’s Cocina
- Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Sour Cream Pound Cake by Mom’s Test Kitchen
- Chocolate Layer Cake by Magnolia Days
- Cinnamon Rice Pudding by Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Smores Hot Cocoa by Chocolate Moosey
- Sweet Red Bean Pie by What Smells So Good
- Pistachio Cake Cookies by The Cookie A Day Challenge
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake by No One Likes Crumbly Cookies
- Dark Chocolate Caramel Brownies by Daily Dish Recipes
- Nutella Shortbread Bars by Baker Street
I love frozen meatballs too. Get help anywhere you can. Your soup looks wonderful. It is one of my favorites.
I am totally putting this on my list, I’m comforted just by reading it! Happy #SS
wow! just wow! that is a bowl of comfort right there!
This soup certainly looks like a bowl of comfort. Beautiful photos too!
This sounds amazing! The flavors sound huge and comforting!
This sounds like a delicious dish! I love making soups once the temps cool around here: must put this one on my list as well! 😉
Oh my your soup looks so good! I’ve never used frozen meatballs before but I am going to look for these to try out.
Oh my stars, now I am starving!! Haven’t had breakfast yet and this soup just did me in! Gorgeous!
I am so glad you joined us and shared this beautiful recipe during #SundaySupper. Gorgeous.
Italian flavors in a soup, oh I love it! The meatballs are perfect for it!
This is my kind of food! Fabulous photos Jennifer!
Lovely photos! I almost always have a reserve of meatballs in the fridge. This recipe sounds and looks great!
oh, yum! I feel as if I’ll be making #SS soups all week–and I hardly know where to begin!
I haven’t tried frozen meatballs…I will get the ones you recommend and try them with this soup recipe because it sounds just so good (and comforting too).
OMG! I freaking LOVE this! looks so good! I just printed the recipe and am definitely going to give this one a try! Thanks for sharing. . is this your first time joining us for Sunday Supper?! so glad I found your blog! 🙂
I keep heading my head on my computer screen trying to smell the oregano, basil, and garlic in this beautiful soup. Will be looking forward to your meatball recipe.
This soup looks wonderful. Pasta, tomatoes, and meatballs = comfort in a bowl.
I seriously cannot wait to try this delicious looking soup. You’re making my mouth water. Yum! Pinned.
What a comforting dish, love it!
I’m a sucker for pasta and adding it to a soup looks delicious.
Yummy Jen! Perfect first #SundaySupper post 🙂 Beautiful photos too!
Oh my gosh, is it bad I just want to high board dive right smack into the middle of the bowl. This is beautiful. I can almost smell it.
Oh yum, what a perfectly comforting bowl of soup. Love the frozen meatball shortcut, and the little toasts look so perfect on the side.
This sounds wonderful! I will have to make it soon! Thanks for sharing.
Seriously, your photos are so beautiful, I wanted to jump in and eat your soup! Thank you so much for sharing. I know my family would love this.
This is right up my alley!! I even have some ditalini pasta. I just got back from a month in Italy and going through major pasta withdrawal. I’m definitely making this soup this week 🙂
Oh, this is heavenly! I swear I must be part Italian – I adore Italian food!!
This looks so hearty. Perfect for this cold, rainy weather we have been having
Do you think I could make this with homemade meatballs? Would I cook it longer? I’d like to try it and I happen to have ground turkey 🙂
Love this soup! Can’t wait until the weather cools off a bit so I can try it.
I love an Italian flavored soup with pasta and agree it’s perfect comfort food! This recipe would also be a perfect contribution to the Shine Supper Club (our theme this month is pasta). Hope you’ll join us.
Just finished this! Loved it!! Hubby even liked the kick it had. I made my own meatballs, WOW…thanks for sharing!
Yummy! Looks awesome 🙂 I love Italian flavors and pasta especially in my soups! yum.
Oh, this is fantastic! What perfect comfort food for a chilly autumn eve. I love meatballs and this is another yummy way to work them into our menu! Great #Sunday Supper dish~
Wow this soup looks amazing – thick and rich – just how I like em! Definitely saving to my recipe file!
Oh this looks fantastic! I love using ditalini in soups 🙂
Nothing like a good bowl of soup to bring comfort…this sounds lovely!
I like the word ditalini. It’s such a cute word. And this soup looks amazing. I love a good soup in the fall. Nothing makes you feel more warm and cozy than a bowl of great soup. Pasta too but you have pasta in the dish so you covered all your bases.
I have recently fallen in love with Ditalini pasta! I love it in everything and this soup is just beautiful! Pinning it now!
This def looks like a big bowl of comfort! I’m half Italian too, so I love the flavors. Only change I would make after reading is add more garlic 😉
This puts me in mind of a tomato based Italian Wedding Soup (which I totally love!) It looks really yummy!
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ooh ! This looks so good ! Feel like diving right in 🙂 Yummm ! Love the blue towel. Adds a touch of warmth !
I wish I had a giant bowl of this right now!
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