INGREDIENTS
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1 bag Hurst’s HamBeens 15 BEAN SOUP®
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1 large white onion, diced
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1 cup chopped carrot (cut into 1/4? rounds)
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1/2 cup finely chopped celery
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64 oz. chicken stock
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1 can diced tomatoes (try fire roasted if available!)
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1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
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Approximately 60 mini meatballs (See below for recipe. You could also buy a package of frozen meatballs, but they wouldn’t be as good of course!)
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2 Cups water
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Mini Meatball Recipe (makes approximately 60)
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.75 lb. ground sirloin
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.75 lb. ground Italian sausage (not in casing)
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2 tbsp. Italian seasoning
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1 cup plain bread crumbs
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1 cup grated parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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1/2 cup milk
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1/2 cup water
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1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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Pinch of salt and pepper
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2 tbsp. butter (for browning)