Made with frozen meatballs for convenience and cost.

by JessBentley

4 Comments

  1. JessBentley

    Ingredients:

    * 1 tbsp. Olive oil
    * 1 Yellow Onion, diced
    * 4 Carrots, peeled and small dice
    * 4 Garlic Cloves, minced
    * 1 tsp. Tomato Paste
    * 1 – 2 tbsp. Crushed Calabrian Peppers, optional to taste
    * 18 oz. Frozen Angus Beef Meatballs
    * 8 – 12 cups Chicken Broth
    * 1 tsp. Whole Celery Seeds
    * 10 oz. Frozen Spinach
    * 16 oz Acini de Pepe Pasta, uncooked
    * Salt + Pepper, to taste
    * Italian Parsley, for garnish
    * Grated Parmesan, for garnish
    * Red Pepper Flakes, optional

    Instructions:

    1. Heat oil in a large stock pot and add the yellow onion and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until slightly softened. Then add the garlic, tomato paste, and crushed Calabrian peppers. Continue to sautè for 1 – 2 minutes.
    2. Add the frozen meatballs, 8 cups of chicken bone broth, celery seeds, and frozen spinach. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
    3. Next, add the Acini de Pepe Pasta and then continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or until the pasta is plump.
    4. Season with salt + pepper, to taste. Serve immediately with Italian parsley, parmesan, and red pepper flakes on the side for garnish.

  2. Lost_My_Way137

    The recipe looks so nummy; and the soup, so visually appealing, too. 😊

  3. Fuzzy_Welcome8348

    One of my fav soups! This looks amazing and comforting😌