Meatball Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 onion chopped

2 carrots peeled and chopped

3 stalks celery chopped

handful green beans trimmed and cut in one inch segments

1 1/2 tsp dried parsley

1 tsp dried oregano

1/2 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 liter beef broth

1 can (220 gr) tomato sauce

1 can (400 gr) fire roasted tomatoes

600 gr fresh or frozen meatballs

80 gr Mini Farfalle pasta (any small pasta)

fresh parsley, chopped

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large heavy stockpot heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery and green beans. Cook for 7-8 minutes or until slightly soft and fragrant. Add parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder and onion powder. Cook for 2 minutes; stirring constantly.

Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, fire roasted tomatoes and meatballs; season with salt and pepper and simmer for 7-10 minutes. Add the pasta and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.