French Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: French Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons rice; 2 ounces ground beef round; 1 tablespoon egg, raw beaten; 1 tablespoon onion, grated; 1 dash garlic; 1 dash parsley; 1 dash nutmeg; 2 tablespoons dry red wine; 1 ¼ cups beef broth; to taste salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Add rice to 1 cup water.
2
Boil 5 minutes; drain well.
3
Blend rice,
4
ground round, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, and nutmeg; form into small meatballs.
5
Add wine to broth; bring to boil.
6
Drop meatballs into hot broth, one to at time.
7
Bring to boil again; reduce heat.
8
Simmer 20 minutes.
9
Add salt and pepper.
10
Microwave: Add rice to 1 c. salted water.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Hold 5 minutes; drain well.
13
Combine meatball ingredients as above.
14
Bring wine and broth to a boil.
15
Drop meatballs into hot broth, one at time.
16
Bring to a boil again.
17
Hold 10 minutes.
18
Add salt and pepper.
19
Food Exchange per serving: 1 MEAT EXCHANGE + 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE CAL: 71 Source: The Complete Diabetic Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand Brought to you and yours by Nancy O'Brion and her Meal-Master MMMMM

121

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons rice, 2 ounces ground beef round, 1 tablespoon egg, raw beaten, 1 tablespoon onion, grated, and more.

Yes, French Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

French Meatball Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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