"Italian Meatball Soup is made with tender homemade, meatballs, vegetables and pasta in a delicious tomato-based broth with Parmesan cheese...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 slice soft bread ((about ¾ cup fluffed bread crumbs))
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½ lb ground beef
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½ lb ground pork
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½ cup shredded parmesan cheese ((fresh if possible))
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1 egg
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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2 large carrots ((peeled and chopped))
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2 ribs celery ((chopped))
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1 small onion ((finely chopped))
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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3 cloves garlic
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1 teaspoon salt
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 bay leaf
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4 cups low sodium chicken broth
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1 can diced or crushed tomatoes ((28oz/798 ml))
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1 parmesan rind
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1 cup ditalini pasta ((uncooked))
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2 cups spinach ((roughly chopped))
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½ cup marinara sauce