Hearty Meatball Soup With Spinach Recipes

HEARTY MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a stockpot, bring broth to a boil. Carefully add the meatballs. Add the tomato juice, tomatoes, vegetables, rice and basil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the parsley and soy sauce. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

HEARTY MEATBALL SOUP WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Chop garlic.
• Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, tomato pesto, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until blended.
• Shape into 1-inch meatballs (about 25-30); wash hands.
• Preheat large stockpot on medium-high 2-3 minutes.
• Place oil in pan; add meatballs (in batches).
• Cook and turn 6 to 8 minutes or until browned.
• Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
• Add trinity mix (onion, celery, carrots) and garlic to pan; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until onions soften.
• Add spinach; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach begins to wilt.
• Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in cannellini beans, chicken stock, meatballs and remaining 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until meatballs are 160 degrees Fahrenheit and soup is hot.
• Top with Parmesan cheese and serve.

HEARTY MEATBALL SPINACH SOUP

Steps:

• Combine meat, 1/4 cup onions, 1/3 of garlic and 1/2 tsp. oregano in large bowl. Add cracker crumbs and egg; mix well. Shape into 1-inch balls.
• Cook and stir remaining onions and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium-high heat 3 to 5 min. or until onions are tender. Add broth, tomatoes, spinach and remaining oregano; bring to boil. Add meatballs; cover. Simmer on low 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done.
• Serve with additional saltines.