Festive Italian Soup

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Number of servings : Prep time: Cooking time: Type of meal : | Soups | Soups Special diet : Ingredients

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Prep time:

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Type of meal : | Soups | Soups

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Ingredients

1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
15 ml (1 tbsp) olive oil
225 g (1/2 lb) medium-lean ground veal
2 ml (1/2 tsp) dried oregano
1 L (4 cups) chicken stock
125 ml (1/2 cup)pasta for minestrone*
250 ml (1 cup) shredded spinach
125 ml (1/2 cup/ 60 g) grated Parmesan
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions

  1. In a skillet, soften the onion and garlic in the oil. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool.
  2. Add the veal and oregano and mix well. Shape into little meatballs and refrigerate.
  3. In a saucepan, bring the stock to a boil.
  4. Add the meatballs and cook for a few minutes in the simmering stock.
  5. Add the pasta and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes
  6. To serve, place the spinach and cheese in a tureen and pour the hot soup over them.

*Use the small pasta of your choice (orzo, alphabets, small shells, etc.).

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2502