Spinach And Meatball Soup With Outer Space Pasta Recipes

MEATBALL & PASTA SOUP

Steps:

• In a 6-qt. stockpot, bring stock, garlic and 3/4 teaspoon salt to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix egg, bread crumbs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, pepper and remaining salt. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls., Add carrots, pasta and meatballs to boiling stock. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

SPINACH AND MEATBALL SOUP WITH OUTER SPACE PASTA

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add leek, carrot, celery and zucchini. Cook while stirring occasionally until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add broth and passata; bring to a boil. Add pasta; stir occasionally until liquid returns to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook 5 minutes.
• 3. Stir in frozen meatballs; return to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are heated through and pasta is tender but firm; about 7 to 9 minutes.
• 4. Stir in spinach, salt and pepper; cook until spinach is wilted, about one minute.
• Chef's tip: Substitute a quarter cup frozen chopped spinach for fresh spinach, if that's what you have on hand.

COMFORT SOUP (SPINACH & MEATBALLS)

Steps:

• Heat chicken broth to boiling.
• Meanwhile, combine beef, cheese and pepper.
• Knead lightly to mix but don't overdo it.
• Roll into 1 inch meatballs.
• Drop meatballs into boiling broth and reduce heat to simmering (medium low usually).
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
• Serve with french bread if you have it.

SPINACH & SAUSAGE FLORENTINE SOUP/PASTA

Steps:

• Brown sausage in a large deep fry pan.
• Add onion & garlic; cook for a few minutes.
• Add grape tomatoes; cook for 3 minutes longer.
• Add chicken broth with butter; stir till melted.
• Add spinach (ripped in pieces if fresh); bring to boil.
• Stir in parmesan & then pasta; bring to boil, then turn off.
• Serve immediately adding addition additional Parmesan cheese to each individual bowl as desired.

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.

PASTA AND MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Prepare the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
• In a large pot, add the remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
• Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add pasta and cook until heated through.