Zucchini And Meatball Soup Food

VEGGIE SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 14 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are almost tender., Stir in macaroni and parsley; cook 30 minutes longer or until macaroni is tender. Serve with cheese if desired.

WONTON SOUP WITH MUSHROOM-ZUCCHINI "MEATBALLS"

Steps:

• Pulse ginger, garlic, and miso in a food processor, scraping down sides of bowl, until smooth. Transfer half of mixture (about 2 Tbsp.) to a small bowl; set aside. Add three-quarters of zucchini and cremini mushrooms to food processor and pulse until uniform and finely chopped, about 45 seconds; transfer to a medium bowl. Pulse remaining zucchini and cremini mushrooms until combined, about 10 seconds; transfer to same medium bowl.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. coconut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add zucchini mixture and 1 1/2 tsp. salt and cook, spreading mixture flat and stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and liquid evaporates, about 12 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Add egg, breadcrumbs, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. sesame oil, and 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro and toss to combine.
• Heat 1 Tbsp. coconut oil in a large saucepan over low. Add reserved ginger mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Add broth and simmer until ready to use.
• Meanwhile, grease a rimmed baking sheet or large plate with coconut oil. Roll heaping tablespoonfuls of zucchini mixture into balls with your hands (you should have about 25). Transfer balls to prepared sheet.
• Add remaining 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp. salt to broth. Gently add meatballs with a slotted spoon, cover, and cook until meatballs are puffed and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Uncover, add bok choy, and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add snow peas and beech mushrooms, then drop in wonton wrappers one at a time. Cook, tilting pot back and forth to evenly cook meatballs and vegetables (do not stir to avoid breaking up meatballs), until vegetables are crisp-tender and wontons are cooked through, about 2 minutes.
• Divide soup among bowls, top with scallions and 1 Tbsp. cilantro leaves, and serve.
• Do Ahead
• Soup can be made 3 days ahead; cover and chill.

MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Place a soup pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and heat. Add the chopped onion and celery to the pot and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the vegetables are soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes and their juices, beef broth, tomato paste, 1/4 teaspoon of Italian Essence, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and stir to combine. Bring to a low simmer and simmer for 15 minutes.
• While the broth simmers, make the meatballs. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, eggs, 1/3 cup Parmesan, bread crumbs, 3/4 teaspoon of the Italian Essence, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and, using clean hands, mix until thoroughly combined.
• Divide meat into tablespoons and roll into smooth balls with your hands. Set the rolled meatballs aside on a plate or other flat surface. Wash your hands.
• Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering broth. Gently stir, so as not to break up the meatballs Add the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
• Add the ditalini and spinach to the hot soup, stir well, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through. Stir in the chopped basil and serve the soup in wide bowls, garnished with additional grated Parmesan, if desired.

ZUCCHINI AND MEATBALL SOUP

Steps:

• Make meatballs: Tear bread into small pieces and place in a bowl. Pour over 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside for 5 minutes to soften. Combine mince, ham, egg yolk and parmesan in a bowl. Squeeze water from bread and add bread to mince mixture. Mix well. Season with pepper. Shape tablespoons of mixture into balls and place on a plate. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until vegetables soften. Add zucchini and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add stock and bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Add pasta and simmer, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
• Carefully drop meatballs, 1 at a time, into soup and stir gently. Simmer for 5 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into warmed bowls. Top with parmesan. Serve.

BEEF-ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Squeeze zucchini in a potato ricer or clean kitchen towel to remove excess moisture. Transfer to a bowl; add beef, millet, garlic, parsley, egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently combine using 2 forks. Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and arrange on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Preheat broiler with a rack in upper third. Drizzle meatballs with oil; toss to coat. Broil, rotating sheet once, until golden on top and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve over squash, with marinara, cheese, and basil.

BAKED MEATBALLS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Mix ingredients for meatballs, shape into balls.
• Place in baking dish (I use a broiler pan) and bake for approximately 25 minutes until cooked through.
• Saute zucchini, onion and mushrooms in hot oil.
• Add remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.
• Serve over rice.

TOMATOES AND ZUCCHINI WITH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine beef or turkey, bread crumbs, egg substitute or egg, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 4 tablespoons cheese. Form into balls the size of walnuts. Warm oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs, several at a time, and cook 15 minutes, or until browned and no longer pink inside. Remove to a bowl,leaving drippings in the skillet.
• In the same skillet in warm drippings over medium-high heat, add onion and garlic. Cook 5 minutes, or until onion is tender.
• Stir in zucchini, yellow squash, cut tomatoes (with juice), crushed tomatoes, sugar, remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan, remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and meatballs. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes. Stir in basil. Serve.