DESCRIPTION:

Craving a warm dish this winter? Try out the mouth-watering Italian meatball soup 🥣 This meal is backed with tasty veggies and meatballs and is perfect for lunch or supper. 

METHOD:

Combine mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, basil, parmesan and egg in a large bowl.
Season with salt and pepper.
Mix well.
Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into balls. Place on a large plate.
Pour tomato sauce, stock and 2 cups water into a large, deep saucepan.
Cover.
Bring to the boil over high heat.
Skim froth from surface.
Add meatballs.
Return to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
Add risoni and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Add zucchini and beans.
Cook for 5 minutes or until risoni and vegetables are tender.
Ladle soup into serving bowls.
Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with crusty Italian bread.