Sicilian Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Sicilian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb ground beef; 5 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 onion, chopped; 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice; 1 1/2 quarts low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 quarts homemade stock; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped; 1 cup small shell pasta or 1 cup other small macaroni noodles

Servings: persons

1/2 lb ground beef
5 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
2 tablespoons raisins
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch dice
1 1/2 quarts low sodium chicken broth or 1 1/2 quarts homemade stock
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in puree
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary or 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped
1 cup small shell pasta or 1 cup other small macaroni noodles

1
In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the Parmesan, raisins, bread crumbs, egg, half the garlic, 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper, until thoroughly combined. Shape into 24 meatballs.
2
In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery and the remaining garlic, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth , tomatoes, rosemary, and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.
3
Add the remaining tablespoons parsley, 1/4 teaspoons pepper, and the pasta to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the meatballs and simmer until the meatballs and pasta are done, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with additional Parmesan.

835

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb ground beef, 5 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving, 2 tablespoons raisins, and more.

Yes, Sicilian 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.

Sicilian Meatball Soup

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