🍲 French Meatball Soup Recipe
Description: Delight your taste buds with this savory French Meatball Soup, a culinary masterpiece brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. In just a few simple steps, you’ll be crafting a bowl of warmth and flavor that’s perfect for any occasion.
Cuisine: European 🌍
Keywords: Quick & Easy (< 15 Mins) ⏰
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 276.4
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3.8g
- Cholesterol: 100.7mg
- Sodium: 775.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 0.8g
- Protein: 16.4g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rice |
| 2 | Ground beef round |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Garlic |
| 1 | Parsley |
| 1 | Nutmeg |
| 2 | Dry red wine |
| 1 1/4 | Beef broth |
Instructions:
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Prepare Rice:
- Add rice to 1 cup of water.
- Boil for 5 minutes; drain well.
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Meatball Preparation:
- Blend rice, ground round, egg, onion, garlic, parsley, and nutmeg.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
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Broth Infusion:
- Add wine to broth; bring it to a boil.
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Cooking Meatballs:
- Drop meatballs into the hot broth, one at a time.
- Bring it to a boil again; reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Seasoning:
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Microwave Method:
- For a quicker option, microwave rice in 1 cup salted water.
- Bring to a boil, hold for 5 minutes, then drain well.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Combine meatball ingredients as described above.
- Bring wine and broth to a boil.
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Meatball Finishing Touch:
- Drop meatballs into the hot broth, one at a time.
- Bring to a boil again and hold for 10 minutes.
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Final Seasoning:
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Special Note:
- Food Exchange per serving: 1 MEAT EXCHANGE + 1 STARCH/BREAD EXCHANGE
- Calories: 71 (Source: The Complete Diabetic Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand)
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Enjoy the Culinary Journey!
- This delightful French Meatball Soup is a true testament to the fusion of flavors. Warm, comforting, and effortlessly delicious, it’s a must-try for every food enthusiast. Brought to you with love by Nancy O’Brion and her Meal-Master. MMMMM 😋
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a cooking novice, this recipe promises a delightful culinary adventure that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. So, roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let the aromatic symphony of this French Meatball Soup fill your kitchen. Bon appétit! 🇫🇷🍲