INGREDIENTS
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8 oz. spaghetti noodles, broken into quarters
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Spaghetti Soup
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 yellow onion, diced
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2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
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2 stalks celery, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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4-6 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
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1 24 oz. jar prepared marinara
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7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
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1 1/2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 whole bay leaf
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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Add later:
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1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup milk or half and half
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Meatballs
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1 egg
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2 slices TOASTED white sandwich bread, crust removed, diced
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2 tablespoons milk
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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1/3 cup finely freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 pound lean ground beef
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3 tablespoons dry minced onion
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1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoons black pepper