Meatball And Swiss Chard Soup Recipes

SWISS CHARD, CABBAGE, AND TURKEY MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine turkey, 3 cloves garlic, parsley, 1 tablespoon oregano, 1 teaspoon sage, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and paprika. Roll 1 teaspoon turkey mixture to form a ball. Repeat with remaining turkey mixture; set meatballs aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add the onion, shallot, carrot, remaining 2 cloves garlic, and remaining tablespoon oregano, 2 teaspoons sage, 2 teaspoons thyme, 2 teaspoons rosemary, remaining salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Saute, stirring frequently, until the onions are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cabbage, and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 16 minutes. Add the reserved meatballs and Swiss chard, and let simmer until meatballs are cooked, about 8 minutes. Add the pasta, and cook until it is heated through, about 1 minute more. Serve immediately.

PASTA AND SWISS CHARD IN BROTH WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Place the bread in a shallow bowl and pour the water over the bread. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the bread from the bowl, squeezing out the excess liquid. In a mixing bowl, combine the bread, meats, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and green onions. Mix well.
• Form the meat mixture into small balls, about the size of a quarter. Bring the beef stock to a simmer, add the meatballs and cook for 25 to 30 minutes. Add the pasta and Swiss chard, and continue to cook until the pasta is tender, about 6 to 8 minutes. To serve, ladle the soup into individual bowls. Garnish with the cheese.

SWISS CHARD AND PASTA SOUP WITH TURKEY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk egg and water together until blended. Add turkey, breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Using moist hands, shape turkey mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on baking sheet and chill for 30 minutes.
• In a large soup pot, bring chicken stock to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and add carrots and meatballs. Simmer uncovered 8 minutes.
• Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in swiss chard and simmer until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes longer. Correct seasoning.
• Divide mozzarella into six serving bowls and ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parmesan cheese.

MEATBALL AND SWISS CHARD SOUP

Steps:

• Soak Italian bread in 1/2 cup of warm water then squeeze dry and put it through a potato ricer (or just crumble it). Wash and boil the chard and drain it when tender, reserving the cooking water. Set water aside. Cut the chard into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the meatballs by mixing together the ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and the crumbled Italian bread. Mix well and form into small meatballs. In large saucepot, bring broth to a boil then add meatballs, one at a time. Simmer over a low flame for 5 minutes. Add the Swiss chard pieces along with a little bit of their cooking water that you set aside earlier and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and with a slice of toasted Italian bread.

SWISS CHARD SOUP

Steps:

• In a 3-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the swiss chard and onion, stirring until softened.
• Add the broth, cannellini beans, and lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

MEATBALL AND SWISS CHARD SOUP

Steps:

• Soak Italian bread in 1/2 cup of warm water then squeeze dry and put it through a potato ricer (or just crumble it). Wash and boil the chard and drain it when tender, reserving the cooking water. Set water aside. Cut the chard into bite-sized pieces. Prepare the meatballs by mixing together the ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and the crumbled Italian bread. Mix well and form into small meatballs. In large saucepot, bring broth to a boil then add meatballs, one at a time. Simmer over a low flame for 5 minutes. Add the Swiss chard pieces along with a little bit of their cooking water that you set aside earlier and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and with a slice of toasted Italian bread.