Grandma Lee's Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Grandma Lee's Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 eggs, separated; ¾ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 2 quarts water; 1 small onion, chopped (billiard ball sized); 2 celery ribs, chopped; ½ cup carrot, chopped; 12 lb frozen vegetables; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 bay leaf; ½ teaspoon dried parsley; ½ teaspoon dried savory; cooked pasta, rice, potatoes or barley

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 eggs, separated
¾ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons white vinegar
2 quarts water
1 small onion, chopped (billiard ball sized)
2 celery ribs, chopped
½ cup carrot, chopped
12 lb frozen vegetables
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried savory
cooked pasta, rice, potatoes or barley

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Combine meat, bread crumbs, and egg whites.
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Mix meatballs and place in kettle with 2 qts water.
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Stir vinegar and egg yolks together.
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Mix well.
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Set aside.
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Bring meatballs and water to a boil.
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Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add vegetables and seasonings.
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Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Bring to boil again.
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Ladle a little broth into the egg yolk and vinegar mix.
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Carefully add egg mix and stir so that it doesn't curdle.
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Boil one minute.
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Remove from heat.
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Serve over pasta or potatoes or other grain.

454

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 2 eggs, separated, ¾ cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, and more.

Yes, Grandma Lee's 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.

Grandma Lee's Meatball Soup

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