I have been trying different recipes with beef mince. I find it very affordable and really flavourful. If you’re cooking on a budget its a good place to start. My favourite way to have it is with black beans, its so delicious. However a girl needs to change things up a bit.
So, with a pack of beef mince on hand, what should I prepare? Maybe I can add it with pasta? That immediately took me to a flashback of my childhood when I had the stomach flu. Unfortunately I associated the experience with that particular meal and its safe to say I am still traumatized so strike that.
I am not a huge fan of soup because really what’s the big deal? I find soups are filling in the moment but shortly after you’re hungry again. However, I love meatballs and I have pasta on hand so is that enough to make me enjoy it? There’s only one way to find out.
Meatball soup is not new and I am sure there are many versions or recipes for it. This is my first time making it based on what I love. Join me on this journey to making a really yummy soup.
Meatballs check, pasta check, soup mix check, fresh herbs check, spices check. So, Lets get cooking!
Meatball & Pasta Soup.
Course: EntréeDifficulty: Easy3
servings30
minutes40
minutesIngredients
Beef Mince 0.275kg
Beef Stock 8.5oz
Maggie Soup Mix 4tbsp.
Onion, diced 1 cup (Pantry Item)
Garlic, 4 cloves minced; 3 cloves whole (Pantry Item)
Paprika 1tsp. (Pantry Item)
Onion powder 1tsp. (Pantry Item)
Water 4 cups
Pimento 5 (Pantry Item)
Scallion, 1 stalk chopped (Pantry Item)
Thyme, 1 sprig (Pantry Item)
Bread Crumbs Panko, 1 cup (Pantry Item)
Egg 1 (Pantry Item)
Salt 1tbsp. (Pantry Item)
All purpose Seasoning 1/2tsp. (Pantry Item)
Scotch Bonnet, medium, minced (Pantry Item)
Soy sauce 1tsp (Pantry Item)
Pasta Spiral 1 cup
Vegetable Oil- 1 tbsp. (Pantry Item)
Directions
- In a bowl add beef, salt, pepper, soy sauce, all purpose, paprika, onion powder, minced garlic,1/2 cup onion, scallion and mix well.
- Add bread crumbs and egg and mix. Form into balls and set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a large soup pot on medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on each side. Be gentle when turning the meatballs.
- Add stock, water, remaining onions, garlic, soup mix, scallion and thyme.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat slightly and cook for 15 minutes.
- Taste soup and add salt and pepper to taste. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- If you want more soup add more water and adjust the salt and soup mix ratio accordingly.
Price Range: $800JMD. (Price range based on type of supermarket, brand and season. Does not include Pantry Items and tax)
Eating in can be easy on the pocket yet just as fun and tasty as dining out. Enjoy!
Brawta: Pasta and Soup Mix . (Non pantry ingredients that are leftovers for future use.)