Meatball Pasta Soup Recipe Ingredients:
Ingredients For Meatballs:
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
2 Tbsp.onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 lb. ground beef
Ingredients for the soup:
2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup crushed, canned tomatoes in purée
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
Pepper to taste
1/3 cup small pasta
Meatball Pasta Soup Recipe Directions:
First, make the meatballs. Combine the bread crumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, herbs and spices in a large bowl. Use a fork to mix in the egg, then add the ground beef, mixing well with your hands. Shape into 1″ balls. cook in a skillet for 8-10 minutes, turning often to brown evenly; cook until centers are slightly pink, they will finish cooking in the soup.
For the soup, heat the oil in a large soup pan. Add the onion, celery, and garlic. Partially cover the pan and cook the vegetables over moderate heat for 8-10 minutes. add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and spices. Bring the soup to a simmer over low heat, then add the pasta. Cook at a gentle simmer until the pasta is almost done. Add the meatballs and simmer for 30-50 minutes more.
Makes 6 servings.