ESCAROLE AND LITTLE MEATBALLS SOUP

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Number Of Ingredients 11

4 quarts homemade Chicken Broth or a mix of half store-bought broth and half water
1 head medium sized escarole (about 1 pound)
3 large carrots, chopped
MEATBALLS
1 pound ground veal or beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup very finely minced onion
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • 1 Prepare the broth, if necessary. Then, trim the escarole and discard any bruised leaves. Cut off the stem ends. Separate the leaves and wash well in cool water, especially in the center of the leaves where soil collects. Stack the leaves and cut them crosswise into 1-inch strips. 2 In a large pot, combine the broth, escarole, and carrots. Bring to a simmer and cook 30 minutes. 3 Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs: Mix all of the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. With your hands (or a small scoop dispenser), shape the mixture into tiny balls, about the size of small grapes, and place them on a plate or tray. 4 When the vegetables are ready, gently drop the meatballs one at a time into the soup. Cook over low heat, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Pecorino Romano. From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Md Aowlad
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of the meatballs and the escarole. It's a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold winter day.


Yetunde Yetty
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This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so flavorful and the escarole is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Opendra Yadav
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the escarole is cooked perfectly.


Sardar Obaid Zareen
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This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm feeling under the weather. It's always so comforting and delicious.


Shahidul Islam
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Ismail Ahmed Zihad
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This soup is so good! The meatballs are so flavorful and the escarole is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Hasset Love
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out great. I also added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra vegetables.


Md. Salauddin
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the meatballs and the escarole. I'll definitely be making this soup again.


Jeon Monisha
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful, perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are packed with flavor and the escarole adds a nice crunch. I highly recommend this recipe!


Lex TheCloud
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I've made this soup a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so easy to make and the escarole adds a nice bitterness that balances out the richness of the meatballs.


Fuyad Kamal
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This escarole and little meatballs soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so flavorful and tender, and the escarole was perfectly wilted. I will definitely be making this soup again.