Sunday supper soup

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround beef, extra lean
1eachEgg -- beaten
3tablespoonsWater
½cupBread crumbs
2cupsWater
1canBeef broth -- undiluted 10 1/2 oz
1canTomatoes -- 1 lb. 12 oz
Undrained chopped
1Envelope onion soup mix --
Dry 1 3/8 oz
¼teaspoonSalt
1tablespoonChopped parsley
2tablespoonsButter
1cupCarrots -- sliced
¼cupCelery -- tops chopped
¼cupChopped parsley
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
¼teaspoonDried oregano -- leaves
¼teaspoonDried basil -- leaves
1eachBay leaf

Directions

MEATBALLS

SOUP

To make the meatballs, combine beef, egg, water, bread crumbs, salt and parsley. Mix lightly; shape into 24 balls. In 5 qt. Dutch oven, melt butter and brown meatballs, a single layer at a time on all sides. Drain off fat; remove meatballs and set aside. To make soup, combine ingredients in same dutch oven. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 min. Add meatballs; simmer 20 min.

longer. Yield: 6 to 8 serving about 2 qts.

Recipe By : Country Woman