
Escarole and Meatball Soup
Yields:
4
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Simmer herbed meatballs with escarole and kidney beans for a soothing soup.
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/2 lb. ground pork
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup dried currants
- 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano
- 1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
- 1 head escarole
- 1 can kidney beans
- 2 slice white bread
- 1 clove garlic
- Coarse salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 small dried chile pepper
Directions
- Step 1Soak bread with milk in a small bowl for 2 minutes. Squeeze excess moisture from bread, and tear into small pieces. Stir meats, soaked bread, onion, garlic, currants, and oregano in a large bowl until well mixed; season with salt and pepper. Roll into 1 1/4-inch balls.
- Step 2Heat oil in a medium saute pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs, turning often, until browned and cooked through, 12 minutes.
- Step 3Bring stock to a boil in a medium pan. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add meatballs, escarole, beans, and chile; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
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