Recipe: Garden Patch Meatball Soup

GARDEN PATCH MEATBALL SOUP

2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 medium celery stalks and tops, coarsely chopped
3 cups water
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes
2 tsp. salt
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In a large kettle or Dutch oven, combine potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, tomatoes, salt, and water. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, combine ground beef, egg, and parsley. Shape into 1-inch balls, and add to soup. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until meatballs are tender.

Season to taste. Skim soup, if necessary, to remove any fat.

Makes 4 servings
From: Recipelink.com
Source: Vintage magazine recipe clipping, not dated