Name: Sicilian Meatball Soup
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. ground beef -; 5 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -; 1/4 c. grated Parmesan -; 2 tbsp. raisins -; 2 tbsp. dry bread crumbs -; 1 egg -; 5 cloves garlic -; 2 1/2 tsp. salt -; 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper -; 2 tbsp. olive oil -; 2 carrots -; 1 onion -; 2 ribs celery -; 1 zucchini -; 1 1/2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock -; 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree -; 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary -; 1 c. small pasta shells or other small macaroni -

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Ingredients for - Sicilian Meatball Soup

1. 1/2 lb. ground beef -

2. 5 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley -

3. 1/4 c. grated Parmesan -

4. 2 tbsp. raisins -

5. 2 tbsp. dry bread crumbs -

6. 1 egg -

7. 5 cloves garlic -

8. 2 1/2 tsp. salt -

9. 1/2 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper -

10. 2 tbsp. olive oil -

11. 2 carrots -

12. 1 onion -

13. 2 ribs celery -

14. 1 zucchini -

15. 1 1/2 qt. canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock -

16. 1 c. canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree -

17. 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary -

18. 1 c. small pasta shells or other small macaroni -

How to cook deliciously - Sicilian Meatball Soup

1. Stage

In a medium bowl, mix together the ground beef, 4 tablespoons of the parsley, the Parmesan, raisins, bread crumbs, egg, half of the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper until thoroughly combined. Shape the mixture into 24 meatballs.

2. Stage

In a large pot, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the carrots, onion, celery and the remaining garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, rosemary and the remaining 2 teaspoons salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes.

3. Stage

Add the remaining tablespoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the pasta to the soup. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the meatballs and simmer gently until the meatballs and pasta are done, about 5 minutes longer. Serve with additional Parmesan.

4. Stage

Wine Recommendation: This robust potion calls for a similarly rustic southern red. Look for Corvo, a smooth and satisfying wine from the well-known firm Duca di Salaparuta.