Sicilian Meatball Soup

Name: Sicilian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 liters canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock; 2 Tbsps dry bread crumbs; 1 egg, beaten; 5 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoons dried rosemary, or 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 227 grams ground beef; 1 teaspoons fresh-ground black pepper; 2 Tbsps olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 59 milliliters grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 237 milliliters pasta shells or other small macaroni; 2 Tbsps raisins; 3 teaspoons salt; 237 milliliters canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch dice

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Sicilian Meatball Soup a try. This recipe serves 4. One portion of this dish contains approximately 21g of protein, 23g of fat, and a total of 448 calories. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. A mixture of carrots, rosemary, onion, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the salt you could follow this main course with the Apple Turnovers Recipe as a dessert.

Instructions

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.

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In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat.

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Add the carrots, onion, celery, and the remaining garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes.

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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.

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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.

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Serve with additional Parmesan.

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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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