FLUFFSTER'S VERY BEST MEATBALL SOUP
I adapted this from a recipe from the Food Network, to meet my family's tastes. It's a wonderful soup that will become one of your favorites immediately It freezes beautifully, if there are any leftovers! Don't cut your spinach or basil with a knife, as it will turn the leaves black and not very appealing. Before your soup is done, taste it! This is where you make your final adjustments. Does it need more salt? Does the flavor of the basil come through? Be sure to add any extra spices at this time, not everyone likes the same amount of Italian seasoning, (for example) so season to your taste. This freezes very well. If you freeze soups, always leave at least 1 inch of head-space between your food and the top of the lid.I always buy whole tomatoes and crush them myself. Tyler Florence said that diced tomatoes were flavorless and nearly colorless, I agree! Note: in the Nutritional values, the calories, etc. are given for the WHOLE recipe, not per serving.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 qt.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place a soup pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the pot and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and their juices, beef broth, tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir to combine. Bring to a low simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the broth simmers, make the meatballs. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, 1/3 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoons of the Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and, using clean hands, mix until thoroughly combined.
- Divide meat into tablespoons and roll into smooth balls with your hands. Set the rolled meatballs aside on a plate or other flat surface. Wash your hands.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering broth. Gently stir, so as not to break up the meatballs Add the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Add the ditalini and chopped spinach to the hot soup, stir well, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Stir in the chopped basil and serve the soup in wide bowls, garnished with additional grated Parmesan, if desired.
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Guftar Ali
[email protected]This soup is very versatile, I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it's always turned out great.
Abdur
[email protected]I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it a great weeknight meal.
Billy Wafula
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious.
Majestic Taylor
[email protected]Just made this soup and it was delicious!
Brody Slaughter
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so flavorful and the soup is hearty and comforting. I highly recommend it!
Afgar Afgarbukhari
[email protected]This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it a great weeknight meal. The soup is also very versatile, I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it's always turned out great.
Drogba Katanje
[email protected]I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the soup was hearty and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Brutal Playz
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it a great weeknight meal. The soup is also very versatile, I've added different vegetables and spices to it and it's always turned out great.
Mahin Hawlader
[email protected]Just made this soup and it was delicious! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the soup was rich and flavorful. I added some extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great.
Samir Bhandari
[email protected]This soup is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's a hit with my family. The meatballs are so flavorful and the soup is hearty and comforting. I highly recommend it!