Italian Meatball Soup

Makes 6 main-dish servings

1 beaten egg
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1 tablespoon snipped parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
8 ounces lean ground beef
Nonstick spray coating

2 cups water
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
1 14-1/2-ounce can beef broth
1 14-1/2-ounce can stewed tomatoes
1 9-ounce package frozen Italian green beans
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed (optional)

In a medium bowl combine egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan or Romano cheese, parsley, onion, garlic powder, and red pepper. Add the ground beef; mix well. Shape the mixture into 36 balls.

Spray a 2-quart square baking dish with nonstick coating. Place the meatballs in the dish. Bake, uncovered, in a 375° oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until juices run clear. Drain well. Set meatballs aside.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan stir together the water, garbanzo beans, beef broth, un-drained tomatoes, Italian green beans, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, and, if desired, fennel seed. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in the meatballs; heat through.



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