Spicy Meatball Soup

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 10 eyeballs
• 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 28 oz can diced tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, ground pork, and eyeballs. Roll into meatballs about the size of a ping-pong ball.
2. 2.In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.Add the potatoes, carrots, celery, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. 4.Add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through.
5. 5.Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightIf you can't find eyeballs at your local grocery store, you can substitute with meatballs made with ground beef and pork only.
• chevron_rightAdjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.