Meatball Soup With Cabbage And Parmesan Cheese

1. 1

   Prepare onion, finely chop one half and thinly slice the other half and set aside.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tsp of olive oil in frying pan over medium heat and cook chopped onion until softened.

3. 3

   Add garlic and continue cooking for about 2 minutes; set aside.

4. 4

   Prepare meatballs: Put bread crumbs in a mixing bowl and add just enough warm water to cover crumbs.

5. 5

   Let stand for 2 minutes, drain and squeeze dry.

6. 6

   Next add sauteed onion and garlic, ground meat, egg and spices and parmesan cheese.

7. 7

   Mix ingredients and roll into small balls about 3/4 diameter.

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   Roll in flour to coat lightly.

9. 9

   Heat remaining Olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.

10. 10

    Cook meatballs until brown.

11. 11

    Place on plate lined with a paper towel to drain.

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    In same frying pan, add reserved onion slices and cabbage, cook for 3-4 minutes until cabbage begins to wilt.

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    In a large pot, add add chicken broth,tomatoes, heat over medium heat.

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    Add meatballs, cabbage and onions.

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    Bring to a boil, and reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

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    May sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese on soup when serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.