Monday, December 12, 2011

MEATBALL SOUP

This week is Clean Out the Freezer and Pantry week, which can lead to some interesting meals.  Fortunately, last night's turned out well.  I found a package of frozen cheese tortellini and a package of frozen meatballs, canned tomatoes and beans in the pantry, and from that we got soup.  We've actually been having a little cold spell down here in Florida, so a bowl of hot soup and a slice of warm garlic bread really hit the spot.  And it was so simple it was embarrassing.


MEATBALL SOUP

4 c chicken broth
1 pkg (13 oz.) frozen cheese tortellini
30 frozen meatballs
2 cans cannellini beans
1 can Italian diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp oregano
shaved Parmesan cheese
freshly ground pepper

Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large stockpot.  Add tortellini and meatballs.  Cover and let simmer 10 minutes, stirring frequently.  Stir in  beans, tomatoes, basil, vinegar, and oregano.  Bring to a boil again.  Reduce heat; cover and let simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Top with Parmesan and pepper, if desired.


Until next time, Happy Cooking!  : )



Happy, happy Christmas, that can win us back to the delusions of our childhood days, recall to the old man the pleasures of his youth, and transport the traveler back to his own fireside and quiet home! - Charles Dickens


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I really enjoy your recipes, and you have a flair for the written word! Have you ever considered writing a book?

Unknown said...

Some days I can barely write my shopping list! lol A book is not in my future.

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