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Tomato Meatball Soup
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Tomatensoep met Balletjes – Dutch Tomato Meatball Soup

Prep Time1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes

Ingredients

  • Meatball Ingredients:
  • 8 oz. ground turkey
  • 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • a dash of nutmeg
  • Soup Ingredients:
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 1 cup chopped carrot
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 28 oz. cans crushed tomatoes
  • 2 bouillon cubes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Let's first make the meatballs. Combine all meatball ingredients and mix well. Form into apricot sized meatballs. Chill in refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • In a large pot, heat oil. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic. Saute until vegetables are softened.
  • Add bay leaf, crushed tomatoes, 4 cups water and bouillon cubes. Stir to combine. Add thyme, oregano and paprika. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes on low heat.
  • Add meatballs and simmer 15 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Add pepper and salt, if necessary.
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