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    Sicilian Meatball Soup


    Source of Recipe


    Chyrel

    Recipe Introduction


    Flavored with Parmesan and Garlic and studded with Raisins , scrumptious Sicilian meatballs turn vegetable soup into a tempting meal. If the soup waits, the pasta may absorb much of the liquid; just add water or more stock.

    List of Ingredients




    Ingredients:

    1/2 pound ground beef
    5 tablespoons chopped fresh Parsley
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
    2 tablespoons Raisins
    2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
    1 egg, beaten
    5 Cloves Garlic, minced
    2 1/2 teaspoons Salt
    1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black Pepper
    2 tablespoons Olive oil
    2 Carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
    1 onion, chopped
    2 ribs Celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice
    1 Zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice
    1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
    1 cup canned crushed Tomatoes in thick puree
    1/2 teaspoon dried Rosemary, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh Rosemary
    1 cup small pasta shells or other small macaroni



    Recipe



    Directions:

    In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 4 tablespoons of the Parsley, the Parmesan, Raisins, bread crumbs, egg, half of the Garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the Pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.


    In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the Carrots, onion, Celery, and the remaining Garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the Zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, Tomatoes, Rosemary, and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.


    Add the remaining tablespoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper , and the pasta to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the meatballs and simmer gently until the meatballs and pasta are done, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with additional Parmesan.


 

 

 


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