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Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Pioneer Woman's Meatball Soup

I made this for the fam the other night and it was a big hit. Lots of yummy flavor and very satisfying.  Hope you make this for the meat lovers in your family!  



 

Ingredients

  • Meatballs:
  • 3/4 pounds Ground Beef
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced
  • 1 whole Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • SOUP
  • 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 7 cups Low Sodium Beef Stock
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 3/4 cups Onion, Chopped
  • 3/4 cups Carrots, Chopped
  • 3/4 cups Celery, Chopped
  • 1 cup Russet Potato, Chopped (do Not Peel)
  • 1/2 pound Cabbage Chopped
  • Grated Parmesan Cheese To Serve
  • TIED IN A CHEESECLOTH BUNDLE
  • 4 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley, Minced
  • 2 whole Bay Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Peppercorns

Preparation Instructions

To make meatballs, combine all meatball ingredients and mix well. Shape into small balls and chill for 30 minutes.
Gather 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns in a cheesecloth bundle. Tie to secure.
After chilling, heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a heavy pot. Briefly brown meatballs, then remove to a plate. To pot, add beef stock, water, salt, tomato paste, and herb bag. Bring to a boil, then simmer 30 minutes.
Add onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Simmer 15 more minutes. Remove herb bag.
Add cabbage and meatballs. Bring to a boil, then simmer 8 to 10 minutes.
Serve with plenty of freshly grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled over the top.

 

Monday, August 6, 2012

Menu Plan Monday!

Hi everyone!  I am Jennifer and I am so excited to participate in Menu Plan Monday on my new cooking blog!  
Welcome!  I hope you find some yummy inspiration here.

Monday:  Pioneer Woman's Chicken Spaghetti
Tuesday: Pork chops, green beans and mashed taters.
Wednesday:  BBQ Chicken Legs, Corn and salad from a bag.
Thursday:  Hamburgers on the grill, and frozen french fries.
Friday:  Sante Fe Summer BBQ Pizza.  Yummy!  This kids loved this!