Meatball Vegetable Alphabet Soup For Kids Of All Ages Recipe
If you were looking for something fun for your children then Meatball Vegetable Alphabet Soup For Kids Of All Ages is the right cjoice! A unique and addictive meat ball dish, i am sure your children will not get enough of it! Try this Meatball Vegetable Alphabet Soup For Kids Of All Ages recipe.
Ingredients
FOR THE SOUP
1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
3 ounces salt pork, blanched and cut into 1/2 inch
cubes 3 large onions, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch slices
2 medium parsnips, scraped and cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 medium zucchini, trimmed and cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 pound carrots, scraped and cut into 1/4 inch slices
3 medium stalks celery, trimmed and chopped
5 small turnips, peeled and diced
1 large potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch dice
1/2 head green cabbage, cored and shredded
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and slivered
2 cups cooked Great Northern beans (or substitute the canned variety)
1 28 ounce can crushed Italian tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
6 cups beef stock
6 cups water
3/4 cup dried alphabet macaroni
FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 pound lean ground beef
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
How to make Meatball Vegetable Alphabet Soup For Kids Of All Ages
In a very large, heavy stockpot, heat the oil, stir in the salt pork and cook over medium heat for about minutes.Add the onions and cook until lightly colored, 5 to 7 minutes.
Add the parsnips, zucchini, carrots, and celery and continue cooking until they begin to wilt, another minutes.
Add the turnips, potatoes, and cabbage and cook 4 minutes longer.
Stir in the garlic and beans and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Cover and let the vegetables stew for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the tomatoes, seasonings, and liquid; bring the mixture to a boil; reduce the heat; and let the soup simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour.
Meanwhile, prepare the meatballs by combining the beef, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Mix well and form into small meatballs no larger than 1 inch in diameter.
Fry them in the oil over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, turning to brown evenly.
Drain and add them to the soup.
Cook the alphabets in boiling water until just tender.
Drain and add to the soup.
Simmer until all the ingredients are hot, about 5 minutes.
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Meatball Vegetable Alphabet Soup For Kids Of All Ages
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