MEATBALL SOUP WITH CABBAGE AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Prepare onion, finely chop one half and thinly slice the other half and set aside.
• Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in frying pan over medium heat and cook chopped onion until softened.
• Add garlic and continue cooking for about 2 minutes; set aside.
• Prepare meatballs: Put bread crumbs in a mixing bowl and add just enough warm water to cover crumbs.
• Let stand for 2 minutes, drain and squeeze dry.
• Next add sauteed onion and garlic, ground meat, egg and spices and parmesan cheese.
• Mix ingredients and roll into small balls about 3/4 diameter.
• Roll in flour to coat lightly.
• Heat remaining Olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
• Cook meatballs until brown.
• Place on plate lined with a paper towel to drain.
• In same frying pan, add reserved onion slices and cabbage, cook for 3-4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.
• In a large pot, add add chicken broth,tomatoes, heat over medium heat.
• Add meatballs, cabbage and onions.
• Bring to a boil, and reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• May sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on soup when serving.