Belgian Tomato Meatball Soup Tomatensoep Met Ballekes Food

BELGIAN TOMATO MEATBALL SOUP (TOMATENSOEP MET BALLEKES)

Steps:

• Add the butter to a large and high pan. Place it over medium heat until melted. Then add the chopped garlic and onion together with the fresh rosemary.
• Gently fry the garlic and onion for 4 minutes. Then pour in the canned chopped tomatoes and warm chicken stock.
• Stir and then add the tomato paste. Season with a little pepper and salt.
• Stir the soup again and then cover the pan. Cook the tomato soup for 8 minutes or until the onion is super soft. In the meantime chop the fresh ripe tomatoes up. Once the onion is soft, add the tomatoes.
• Peel and slice the carrot. Also add this to the tomato soup.
• Stir and cook for 8 more minutes until the carrot is soft. Remove the rosemary. Then blend or mix the warm tomato soup until it is very smooth. Check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste. Add the small meatballs to the soup. Cover the pan again and let them poach in the hot soup for 6 minutes until cooked through. Then add the chopped parsley.
• Scoop the tomato meatball soup into bowls and serve hot.

ITALIAN PARADISE SOUP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cheese, eggs, nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Form into small marble size meatballs and set aside.
• Bring broth to a boil in a 3 quart soup pot.
• Reduce heat to medium-high, add the meatballs, and cook them gently for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Serve hot and enjoy this easy delicious soup.

STOEMP AUX POIREAUX/STOEMP MET PREI - BELGIAN MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook the potatoes until they are just tender (you can cube them which will speed up the cooking time). Drain well and mash (or use a potato ricer for better results).
• While the potatoes are cooking, melt the butter in a large frypan over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and onion, and cook until just softened (do not burn), then add the leeks and saute until everything is just translucent.
• Add the cream and stock. Simmer for approximately 10 minutes.
• Drain the onion mixture but reserve the liquid. Put the liquid back into the pan and reduce by half. This will take 5 minutes or so.
• Once the sauce is reduced mix the onions and potato mixture together. Then return to the pan and stir the sauce through until well combined. Season to taste.
• If the mixture is too dry add more butter or milk if you don't want too much fat.
• This is yummy served with stews and casseroles.

MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.
• Add meatballs, tomato sauce, bouillon, oregano, basil, thyme, salt and pepper to taste, celery, carrots, and garlic, and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add macaroni and cook until pasta is done. Top with Parmesan cheese to serve.

PARMESAN MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Meatballs:.
• Mix all meatball ingredients together.
• Form into marble-sized meatballs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Soup:.
• In a extra large saucepan or stock pot over medium heat, heat olive oil.
• Add onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to HIGH and add diced tomatoes, broth, Parsley, and seasonings; and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to LOW and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Remove meatballs from refrigerator; gently slip each into soup mixture and simmer over MED-LOW heat until meatballs are cooked through, about 25 minutes.
• Increase temp to MED-HIGH; add rice; cook for about 15 minutes; then add spinach and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Check and adjust seasonings.
• To serve:.
• Ladle into warmed bowls and garnish with Parsley sprigs and a sprinkle of shredded Mozzarella Cheese.

MINI MEATBALL APPETIZERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef, bacon, parsley, garlic, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape mixture into 40 meatballs. (For equal-size meatballs, scoop out meat mixture with a teaspoon, using two scoops for each meatball. Then roll between your palms to shape into balls.).
• Arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet or on two large plates. Freeze 1 hour. Once frozen, transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag; label and date.
• To use the meatballs straight from the freezer, preheat oven to 400°. Place meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Note: Frozen mini-meatballs can also be used in soup or sauce: Simmer meatballs, covered, in liquid until cooked through, about 10 minutes.