Italian Meatball Soup Winter Warmer

There’s no better way to stay warm this winter than with a big bowl of delicious hearty soup!

prep time: 10 mins cook time: 30 mins

Ingredient list:

500g pork & beef meatballs

1 tbps olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

400g can crushed tomatoes

4 cups beef stock

1/2 red capsicum, chopped small

1/4 tsp Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp chilli flakes

300g fusilli pasta

1/4 cup fresh basil, torn/chopped Salt & pepper, to taste Parmesan cheese, for serving

Method:

1. Add the olive oil and onions to a soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

2. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, beef stock, capsicum, Italian seasoning, chilli flakes, and meatballs. Increase the heat to high and bring it to a boil.

4. Add the pasta to the pot once it’s boiling.

5. Reduce the heat and simmer it (covered, with the lid slightly open) for about 15 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. Stir it a few times to ensure the pasta isn’t sticking to the bottom of the pot. Note: Add more stock if the soup becomes to thick.

6. Stir in the basil and season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve with parmesan grated over top.

Recipe: Salt & Lavender - Italian meatball soup https://www.saltandlavender.com/meatball-soup/