*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       Mediterranean Meatball Soup

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Italian

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        -----MEATBALLS-----
     1/2  cup           Onion -- chopped
   1      tablespoon    Olive oil
     1/2  cup           Italian bread crumbs
     1/4  cup           Milk
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
     1/2  pound         Ground beef
     1/4  teaspoon      Fennel seeds -- crushed
                        -----SOUPS-----
   2      cups          Leeks; washed -- sliced
   1      cup           Raw potatoes -- cubed
   1      can           Beef bouillon (10 1/2 oz)
   2                    Carrots -- sliced
     1/2  cup           Elbow macaroni
   1      cup           Celery -- sliced
   2 1/2  cups          Italian plum tomatoes
     1/2  cup           Celery leaves -- snipped
   1                    Garlic cloves -- crushed
   1                    Parsnip -- cut into juilenne
                        strips
                        Fresh parsley or chives -- chopped
                        Parmesan -- Romano or Fontina
                        grated -- for garnish

Meatballs:  Saute onions in skillet with olive oil.  Soak bread crumbs in milk; add salt and
 mix all ingredients.  Form into 12 balls; cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Combine all soup ingredients (except garnish) in large pot; cover. Simmer for 30 minutes;
 increase heat to boiling.  Drop meatballs into boiling soup.  Cover; reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
  Serve soupe topped with chopped fresh parsley or chives, grated Parmesan,
 Romano or Fontina cheese.  Serves 6.

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