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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Biruk Aklilu
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover meat. I usually make it with leftover turkey or chicken, but it's also great with beef or pork. The meatballs are so versatile, and the soup is always delicious.
Waseem Anabiya
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a favorite. The meatballs are so fluffy and tender, and the broth is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and reheat it when I'm ready to serve.
Miracle Babe
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on a busy weeknight. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it even easier.
Derrick Moore
[email protected]I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and I can adjust the spices to my liking. It's always a delicious and satisfying meal.
Antonio Rodriguez
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the meatballs, and they don't even notice the vegetables.
Shahzar Sheikh
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so light and fluffy, and the broth is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and freeze it for later.
Sheikh Khurram 77
[email protected]This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and comforting, and it's packed with flavor. I love that it's also so easy to make.
Hemel Samsung
[email protected]I love this soup because it's so customizable. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and I can adjust the spices to my liking. It's always a delicious and satisfying meal.
Geary Amarion
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover meat. I usually make it with leftover turkey or chicken, but it's also great with beef or pork. The meatballs are so versatile, and the soup is always delicious.
Joseph Miller
[email protected]I've been making this soup for years, and it's always a favorite. The meatballs are so fluffy and tender, and the broth is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and reheat it when I'm ready to serve.
Luyando Chooka
[email protected]This is my go-to soup recipe when I'm short on time. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it even easier.
Bernadetta Lada
[email protected]I made this soup for my family last night, and they loved it. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the broth was so rich and savory. I will definitely be making this again.
Ashir Ilayas
[email protected]This soup is a lifesaver on a cold winter day. It's so easy to make, and it's so hearty and comforting. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.
Chuck Mitchell
[email protected]I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The meatballs are amazing, and the soup is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Rehankhan Khanrehan
[email protected]This is the best meatball soup I've ever had! The meatballs are so light and fluffy, and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
O.D.D.K monsur
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so easy to make, and the soup is so hearty and comforting. I love that I can customize it to my liking by adding different vegetables or spices.
Methuki Ekanayake
[email protected]This meatball soup is simply divine! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again soon.