Name: Zesty Italian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 40g Parmesan, finely grated; small handful Basil, chopped; to taste Salt; 2 cloves Garlic, finely chopped; 1 Onion, diced; 10ml Italian seasoning; 1 Egg, beaten; 15ml Olive Oil; to taste Black Pepper; small handful Parsley, chopped; 2 sticks Celery, diced; 2 Carrot, diced; 800g Crushed tomatoes; 60g Breadcrumbs; 500g Beef Mince; 1 litre Chicken Stock, hot

Method

20 mins prep30 mins cook50 mins total

Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, garlic, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Form into small meatballs.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
Pour in crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
Return the meatballs to the pot and cook until they are thoroughly heated.
Season with salt, pepper, and additional Italian seasoning to taste. Stir in chopped basil and parsley before serving.