Couldn't figure out what to make for dinner with limited pantry, but we had just enough for this yummy soup! Served with Pampered Chef Beer Bread, of course! Enjoy!
Pampered Chef's ITALIAN MEATBALL SOUP
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INGREDIENTS
* 2 medium carrots
* 2 stalks celery
* 1 small onion
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 4 garlic cloves , pressed
* 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning mix
* 1 (28ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
* 2 cups beef broth
* 1 1/2 cups water
* 16 frozen fully cooked meatballs
* salt
* fresh coarse ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS:
1. Peel carrots. Finely chop carrots, celery and onion with a food chopper.
2. Lightly spray a 4 quart casserole (or stock pot) with oil and add carrots, celery and onion. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until vegetables begin to brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Push vegetables to one side of casserole. Add tomato paste; cook 1-2 minutes or until tomato paste begins to caramelize.
4. Add pressed garlic and seasoning mix; mix well. Stir in tomatoes, broth and water; bring to a simmer.
5. Cut meatballs in half; add to soup. Simmer an additional 10-12 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
~Tina
