Meatball Soup

This is a great soup for a chilly Fall evening.  It's as delicious as it is nutritious.

 

 

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces ground beef

 

 

In a medium mixing bowl, combine all the above ingredients.
Shape into 36 small balls.
Cook meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat, about 8 minutes.
Drain.
 

 

1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained
1 14-ounce can beef broth
1 14 ounce can stewed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
1/4 cup pasta, uncooked
3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
 

 

In a large saucepan, stir together beans, broth, tomatoes, and  Italian seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Add pasta.
Bring to boil again, then cover and simmer for 12 minutes.
Stir in spinach and meatballs.
Cook for 2 more minutes.