"Nothing more comforting than this easy meatball soup with Italian-style meatballs and veggies in a rich tomato broth, seasoned w/ oregano and parsley...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 ½ lb lean ground beef (or ground chicken or ground turkey)
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2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 raw egg, whisked
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½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1/3 cup plain bread crumbs
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2 tsp dry oregano
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½ tsp sweet paprika
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Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
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½ to 1 cup fresh chopped parsley
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Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve EVOO)
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Extra virgin olive oil (Private Reserve EVOO)
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1 small onion, chopped (about ½ cup)
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2 carrots, chopped
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1 small green bell pepper, cored and chopped
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2 celery stalks, peeled and chopped
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1 to 2 garlic cloves, minced
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5 to 6 cups broth (vegetable or beef broth)
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1 28-oz can peeled tomatoes with juices
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1 tsp dry oregano
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper
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¾ cup dry small pasta like ditalini or small shells
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½ cup chopped fresh parsley