Tuesday, September 18, 2012

The Soup With No Name!

Funny how this happened.  I have never speed blogged before, but I wanted it written down so I thought I might as well just do it!  For those of you who do not follow on Facebook, this is how this happened.


I posted a photo of my cup of soup I was having for lunch.  People kindly said it looked good and then, they got ugly.  They started DEMANDING a recipe!  (jk jk jk)  They asked nicely for a recipe and it actually never occured to me anyone would want it.  I never really wrote it down. 

So, since I am typing up this random, completely hurried blog post, I need something in return.  I need a name for this soup!  I love it, and it is so easy, I will make it forever!  So leave a comment below, and tell me what YOU would call this soup!

For BROTH you will need:
5 cups stock  (I do half beef and half chicken but feel free to do all chicken)
1 large carrot or 2 medium
3 ribs of celery
1 onion (sm or med)
Parlsey (dried or fresh for some color and flavor, however much you like!)

In a large pot, add in stock and finely chop all vegetables.  Let simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.

For the MEATBALLS:
1 lb ground turkey or chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs  (fresh or dried, seasoned or not)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tsp milk
1 tbsp grated onion (yes grated!)
1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tsp parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Combine ALL ingredients and roll into mini meatballs.  Bite size is best!  Bring broth to a boil and drop them one by one carefully into your soup! After they are all in the soup, cover and let simmer another 10-15 minutes.

PASTA:
I make my pasta seperate these days.  Especially if I have a huge pot of soup, I don't want the pasta to bloat or get mushy.  Gross!   I made ditalini because it is my favorite soup pasta. 

(On a side note, this is another soup that freezes gorgeously.  Freeze just the broth and meatballs, add pasta when serving!)

Enjoy!

Your "fastest typer alive"chefwannabe

12 comments:

  1. YUM that looks good.... and I think fast blogs are the best as you are writing exactly what you think... I am not good at naming recipes as you can see on my own recipes... but YUMMY! Veggie Meatball Soup would be my name ~ see not too much imagination on my part.

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  2. I think this is perfect for the upcoming cold weather here in Michigan! I do something similar but place the meat inside wonton wrappers, so more like a wonton soup. Have been following your facebook page and so I thought I'd drop by again and follow your site this time. Love the posts! Abby from manilaspoon.com

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  3. Thank you both! I am usually a girl who speaks/types what she thinks, I just had to do it quicker and more careful, no time to proofread or make sure I hadn't said something unladylike. LOL Hope you both try it and enjoy it! Thanks so much for reading! It is a pleasure having you!

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    1. Gonna make this tomorrow cause it is really cooling off and it will be a good day for soup! I think I may add a little spinach. Love Ditalini pasta too!

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  4. So glad you are planning to make it. It is incredibly similar to my Italian wedding soup. I just took out the spinach and changed up the pasta. I also do my meatballs a bit different for Italian Wedding Soup. Let me know how you liked it!! Thanks for reading!

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  5. Looks Yummy! Can't wait to make it. I will add some spinach. Thank you so much for sharing.

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  6. Making this today!!! Taking some to my Mom tomorrow. This is a good alternative to regular chicken noodle soup. Love your receipes! Keep'em com'in!

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  7. Making your soup today! Sharing with my Mom tomorrow. Good alternative to regular chicken and noodle soup. Adding spinach too.

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  8. Excellent!! Let me know how you like it! Thanks for reading!

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  9. Drop Meatball Soup...or Meatball Drop Soup...

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  10. Meatball Drop Soup or Drop Meatball Soup...

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