Meatball Soup With Escarole And Pasta Recipes

CHICKEN ESCAROLE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a stockpot, combine wings, carrots, potato, celery, tomato, onion, 1 Tbsp. salt, pepper and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until chicken and vegetables are tender. , Meanwhile, for the meatballs, combine egg, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, cheese and the remaining salt in a large bowl. Crumble beef into mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into marble-sized balls., Remove chicken meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bones. Return chicken to the pot. Add meatballs and escarole; cook until meatballs are no longer pink, about 10 minutes longer.

PASTA MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain pasta. Add to soup; heat through.

ESCAROLE AND LITTLE MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Trim the escarole and discard any bruised leaves. Cut off the stem ends. Separate the leaves and wash well in cool water, especially the center of the leaves where soil collects. Stack the leaves and cut them crosswise into 1-inch strips. You should have about 4 cups.
• Combine the escarole, carrots, and stock in a large pot. Bring to a simmer and cook until the escarole is almost tender, about 30 minutes.
• To make the meatballs
• Meanwhile, combine the ground meat, bread crumbs, cheese, onion, egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Shape the mixture into tiny balls, less than 1 inch in diameter.
• To assemble
• When the escarole is almost tender, stir in the pasta and return the soup to the simmer. Drop the meatballs into the soup. Cook over low heat, stirring gently, until the meatballs and pasta are cooked, about 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

ITALIAN MEATBALL AND ESCAROLE SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine ground turkey, egg white, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
• Mix lightly to blend. Shape into 16 meatballs.
• In a large soup pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add meatballs and orzo, reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
• Add escarole and lemon juice. Cover and simmer 5 minutes, or until escarole is tender.
• Serve sprinkled with more Parmesan cheese.

TURKEY-MEATBALL SOUP WITH ESCAROLE AND PAPPARDELLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the turkey, egg white, parsley, onion, half of the garlic, salt, and pepper and fluff with a fork. Shape into balls the size of walnuts (about 24 meatballs).
• In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the meatballs until cooked through, crispy, and golden, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a paper towel-lined plate.
• In a soup pot over medium-high heat, add the oil, remaining garlic, and shallots and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and simmer. Add the thyme, meatballs, and pasta and return to a simmer. Stir in the escarole and salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into 4 deep soup bowls and serve.

ESCAROLE AND MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Soak bread with milk in a small bowl for 2 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from bread, and tear into small pieces. Stir meats, soaked bread, onion, garlic, currants, and oregano in a large bowl until well mixed; season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
• Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning often, until browned and cooked through, 12 minutes.
• Bring stock to a boil in a medium pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add meatballs, escarole, beans, and chile; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

ESCAROLE SOUP WITH PASTA AND MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Blend beef, 1/3 cup cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in medium bowl. Using moistened hands, shape meat mixture into 3/4-inch meatballs. Heat 1 1/2 cups broth and oil in large pot over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and simmer until firm enough to hold shape, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer meatballs to bowl. Boil broth until reduced to glaze, about 6 minutes. Add celery and onion to pot. Stir until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add remaining 6 cups broth, pasta, and meatballs with any juices. Reduce heat. Simmer until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes. Add escarole and simmer until wilted, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with remaining 1 cup cheese.

MEATBALL SOUP WITH ESCAROLE AND PASTA

Steps:

• In a saucepan, bring broths, tomato sauce and pepper to a boil.
• Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ingredients. Shape tablespoonfuls into 24 meatballs. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add meatballs; brown, turning, 6 minutes.
• In a 5 or 6 quart slowcooker, layer remaining ingredients, except pasta, in order listed. Place meatballs on top; pour in hot broth mixture. Cover; cook on low 8 to 9 hours or high 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until carrots are very tender.
• Add pasta; cover. Cook on high 15 to 18 minutes, until pasta is al dente. Discard Parmesan. Ladle soup into bowls, 3 meatballs per serving.
• Stovetop Method: Brown meatballs as above. Add to Dutch oven with remaining ingredients except pasta. Simmer, covered 45 minutes or until escarole is very tender. Add pasta, simmer 10 minutes, until al dente.