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 pound ground beef; 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 2 tablespoons raisins; 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 2 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 onion, chopped; 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 1/2 quarts canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 1 cup small pasta shells or other small macaroni

Servings: persons

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

1
In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the Parmesan, raisins, bread crumbs, egg, half of the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture 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 tablespoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and the pasta to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the meatballs and simmer gently until the meatballs and pasta are done, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with additional Parmesan.
4
Wine Recommendation: This robust potion calls for a similarly rustic southern red. Look for Corvo, a smooth and satisfying wine from the well-known firm Duca di Salaparuta.

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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 pound ground beef, 5 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 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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