Italian meatball soup
Italian meatball soup Ingredients 400g lean beef mince 2 teaspoons dried oregano ½ teaspoon dried rosemary 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 egg 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, finely diced 2 large carrots, finely diced 3 stalks celery, finely diced 2 potatoes, finely diced ½ cup risoni pasta 2 cups salt reduced beef stock (*see tip) 4 cups water 4 ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped 1 tablespoon no-added-salt tomato paste 3 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, shaved, to serve Method Combine beef mince, dried oregano, dried rosemary, breadcrumbs and egg in a bowl and mix well to combine. Roll level tablespoon of mixture into balls. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs, in batches, turning, for 4-5 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a plate. Using the same saucepan, add onion, carrot, celery and potatoes, cook stirring regularly, for 6-8 minutes or until onion has softened. Stir in risoni pasta, stock, water, tomatoes and tomato pas...