Meatball Soup
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Hearty soups are great warmer-uppers for those crisp fall and winter days. A soup like the one below with meatballs and vegetables makes a total hot and satisfying meal. It has everything in it needed to make it healthy and great tasting. Even kids love it with the meatballs and the macaroni submerged in its tasty broth.
Ingredients:
- ½ pkg. frozen beef meatballs
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 1 TBSP. cooking oil
- 2 large carrots, cut into chunks
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled & cut into chunks
- 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks
- 1 cup spiral macaroni
- 2 pkg. dry beef bouillon
- 3 cups water
In a large stock pot, sauté onions and minced garlic in hot oil for approximately 3 minutes (until onions are translucent). Add frozen meatballs and let brown on all sides (approx. 3 more minutes). Add canned tomatoes, spices and all other ingredients, except macaroni. Bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let simmer for 45 minutes. Add macaroni. Simmer 15 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender when cut with a fork.
Spoon into bowls and serve with fresh Italian bread.
