Charlene's Recipe

Hearty Meatball soup

Category: soup

Prep time: 35 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serves 8

1 (1 oz) envelope dry onion soup mix
2 cups chopped carrots
4 cups water
1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes, with juice
1 (14.5 oz) can green beans, drained
3 (14.5 oz) cans chicken broth
1 (16 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch black pepper
1 cup uncooked pasta

In a large pot over medium- high heat combine the onion soup mix, carrots and water and bring to a boil, cooking until carrots are tender. Add the tomatoes, green beans, chicken broth and mixed vegetables. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and ground black pepper. Roll into tiny bite size meatballs and add to the soup.
Simmer for another 20 minutes and then add pasta. Simmer for another 15 minutes or until meatballs and pasta are fully cooked.