Meat Balls And Sauerkraut Soup Recipe

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   1 can (10 1/2 ounce.)

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   condensed beef broth, undiluted 1 can (14 ounce.)

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   sauerkraut 1 can (1 pound 12 ounce.)

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   tomatoes, undrained 1 env.

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   (1 pound 3/8 ounce.)

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   dry onion soup mix 1 c. sliced, pared carrots (2 or possibly 3 med.)

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   1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 bay leaf (optional) 1 tbsp.

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   sugar 2 or possibly 3 stalks celery

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   Make meatballs.

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    In medium bowl, combine meat, egg, 3 Tbsp.

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    water, bread crumbs, 1/4 tsp.

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    salt and 2 Tbsp.

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    parsley.

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    Shape into balls about size of walnut.

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    In warm butter in Dutch oven or possibly larger kettle, saute/fry meat balls till browned.

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    Drain off fat and set aside (can be baked).

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    In same kettle, combine 2 c. water, beef broth, sauerkraut, tomatoes, onion soup mix, carrots, celery, salt, pepper, bay leaf and sugar.

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    Bring to boil.

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    Reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally to break up tomatoes for about 30 min.

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    Add in meat balls, simmer 20 min longer.

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    This soup is better made day before and reheated.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.