Sopa de bodas italiana

Ingredientes

• 250 g ground meat of choice (I used beef)
• 1 small onion (finely diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) or 1/2 tsp dried parsley
• 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
• 1 tbsp Parmesan (grated)
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Preparación

1. 1

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2. 2

   To make the meatballs, combine all the ingredients, mix gently till thoroughly combined, shape into 1 inch spheres, transfer onto lightly greased tray & refrigerate for 30 mins.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over high, add half of the meatballs, cook until they are browned (turning occasionally), repeat with remaining meatballs & set aside.

4. 4

   Into the pot used earlier, add onion & garlic, cook for 5 mins, add celery, carrot, bell pepper & cabbage, cook for 2 mins.

5. 5

   Add dried herbs, cook for 1 min, add chicken broth, salt & pepper, bring to a boil.

6. 6

   Add pasta & browned meatballs, cook for 5 mins, add spinach & let the soup boil until pasta is cooked to desired doneness & spinach has wilted.

7. 7

   Taste to adjust seasoning, ladle into individual bowls & serve warm or hot.