⏱ 40 min total

Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta

Name: Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup Water; 1 tbsp Parsley; ¼ cup small shells Macaroni; 1 clove Garlic; ³⁄₁₆ cup chopped Carrots; ½ tbsp chopped Shallots; 1 tsp Olive oil; ½ cube Chicken bouillon; 3 Italian tomato Tomatoes; 4 oz Ground beef; ½ tbsp Parmesan cheese; ½ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ⅛ tsp Salt; ½ dash Black pepper; 1 tsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 666 g · 15 ingredients

Calories

524

26%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
26g
20% of calories
Carbs
30g
23% of calories
Fat
34g
58% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta (666 g) has 524 calories, with 26 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 34 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (58% of calories). It is high in protein (52% DV), Vitamin A (31% DV) and Vitamin C (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 40%, 52% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

79cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

26g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.9g

7.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein52%
Vitamin A31%
Vitamin C37%
Vitamin K73%
Thiamine28%
Riboflavin (B2)26%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin E18%
Pantothenic acid17%
Choline16%
Calcium10%
Magnesium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium40%
Saturated fat52%
Cholesterol28%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 25 min

1
Boil the water. Very finely chop the parsley. Peel and finely dice the garlic. Peel and chop the carrot into small cubes along with the shallot.
2
Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the carrot, garlic, and shallot for 5 minutes, reducing the heat if they begin to brown.
3
Add the hot water, chicken broth cube, and chopped tomatoes to the pot. Let it simmer while preparing the polpetti.
4
For the polpetti, mix 2/3 of the parsley with the ground beef. Add half of the Parmesan cheese and some chili flakes to taste. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Shape the meat mixture into small balls. Add the pasta to the soup and cook for about 8 minutes.
6
Heat the remaining tsp of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Cook the polpetti until browned, taking care not to overcook.
7
Add the polpetti to the soup with 5 minutes remaining for the pasta to finish cooking.
8
Serve the soup topped with the remaining Parmesan cheese and parsley. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (666 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	281 μg	31%
Vitamin C	33 mg	37%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	18%
Vitamin K	88 μg	73%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	28%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	26%
Niacin	8 mg	50%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	46%
Folate (B9)	103 μg	26%
Vitamin B12	2 μg	103%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	17%
Choline	86 mg	16%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	99 mg	10%
Iron	4 mg	50%
Potassium	926 mg	20%
Magnesium	61 mg	14%
Phosphorus	307 mg	44%
Zinc	6 mg	51%
Copper	0.3 mg	30%
Manganese	0.5 mg	20%
Selenium	33 μg	61%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	922 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	2,779 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	34 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	4,786 μg	—
Lysine	2 g	—
Maltose	0.5 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	17 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	10 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	15 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 524 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

99min
Walking (3.5 mph)
63min
Cycling (moderate)
44min
Running (6 mph)
74min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta?

One serving of Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta (1 serving) has 524 calories, which works out to 79 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 26 g of protein per serving (52% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 26 g of net carbs and 23% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta?

914 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Italian Polpetti Soup with Pasta?

7.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (666 g)

Calories524

% Daily Value*

Total fat 34g	43%
Saturated fat 11g	52%
Trans fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 914mg	40%
Total carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary fiber 3.9g	14%
Total sugars 7.2g
Protein 26g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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