Fresh Tomato And Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Fresh Tomato And Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 None carrots, chopped; 2 None onions, 1 1/2 roughly diced, 1/2 finely diced; 1 None leek, trimmed and chopped; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra for garnish; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 None bay leaf; 2 slices bread, lightly toasted; 3/4 lb ground beef; 1 None egg; 4 oz mozzarella ball, quartered; 1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped; 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil

Servings: persons

2 tbsp olive oil
2 None carrots, chopped
2 None onions, 1 1/2 roughly diced, 1/2 finely diced
1 None leek, trimmed and chopped
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
2 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra for garnish
1 tsp dried oregano
1 None bay leaf
2 slices bread, lightly toasted
3/4 lb ground beef
1 None egg
4 oz mozzarella ball, quartered
1/4 cup sliced almonds, chopped
3-4 tbsp vegetable oil

1
Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the carrots, roughly diced onions and leek and cook for 2-3 mins. Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 min. Stir in the tomatoes, fresh oregano, dried oregano and bay leaf. Add 6 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
2
Soak the toasted bread in cold water for a few mins. Squeeze out the excess liquid, then place in a large bowl. Add the ground beef, finely diced onion and egg and mix thoroughly. Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into flat meatballs. Press 1 mozzarella quarter into the center of each meatball, sealing it inside. Roll the meatballs in the almonds.
3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet, add the meatballs and fry for 12-15 mins until browned and cooked through, turning. Meanwhile, remove the bay leaf from the soup. Transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth. Reheat the soup, then divide among four bowls and add a meatballs to each. Garnish with oregano and serve.

1228

kcal

Calories

112

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 None carrots, chopped, 2 None onions, 1 1/2 roughly diced, 1/2 finely diced, 1 None leek, trimmed and chopped, and more.

Yes, Fresh Tomato And 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.

Fresh Tomato And Meatball Soup

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