Soup Dishes
Cost conscious recipes to feed a family.
Meatball soup
Ingredients: | Method: 1. Soak the mushrooms in boiling water for 10 minutes. Meanwhile in a large heavy-based pan, combine the stock, mirin and 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Bring to the boil, then reduce to a simmer. Drain the mushrooms and squeeze out any excess liquid. Remove the stems and chop the caps. 2. Combine the mince, ginger, lemongrass, spring onion, garlic and remaining soy sauce in a bowl. With wet hands, roll level tablespoons of the mixture into balls (there should be about 16 meatballs) 3. Add the meatballs, carrot and mushroom to the stock and simmer over low heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked. Stir in the bok choy and cook until just wilted. |
Italian Meatball Soup
Ingredients: | Method: 1. Pour tomato pasta sauce, stock and 1 cup cold water into a large saucepan. Cover. Bring to the boil over high heat. Skim froth from surface. 2. Meanwhile, combine mince, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, basil parmesan and egg in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on plate. 3. Add meatballs to sauce mixture. Return to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes. Add risoni. Cook for a further 5 minutes. Add zucchini and beans. Cook for 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. 4. Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve with crusty bread. |
