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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (437g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 333
Calories from Fat 186		(55%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 20.8g	31%
	Saturated Fat 8.3g	41%
	Monounsaturated Fat 8.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g
	Trans Fat 1.1g
Cholesterol 82mg		27%
Sodium 991mg		41%
Potassium 840mg		24%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g		1%
	Dietary Fiber 2.4g	9%
	Sugars 1.4g
Protein 31.4g		62%
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Comfort Soup (Spinach & Meatballs)

Recipe #57424 | 40 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Picholine
Mar 31, 2003

This simple soup is a savory dish passed on to me by a childhood friend's mother. She raised 6 kids and knew how to please a hungry crowd (the boys are all over 6'5" on a tight budget in a hurry! Soup is comforting but I have found this one to be especially soothing to body and soul. UPDATE: the meat juices are what make the flavor of the broth, so if the beef is too lean (or not enough is used), there won't be an oily sheen to the soup, which is what gives it the wonderful taste.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth (or 2 cans)
1 lb ground beef (or turkey if you prefer)
1/4 cup parmesan cheese (Kraft is fine)
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach

Directions

1
Heat chicken broth to boiling.
2
Meanwhile, combine beef, cheese and pepper.
3
Knead lightly to mix but don't overdo it.
4
Roll into 1 inch meatballs.
5
Drop meatballs into boiling broth and reduce heat to simmering (medium low usually).
6
Cook for 10 minutes.
7
Add spinach and cook for 10 more minutes.
8
Serve with french bread if you have it.

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From: Larissa K.

On Sep 28, 2009

Great soup and easy to make! I added cayenne pepper, white onion, and small pasta to make it a little heartier. I also used a veggie beef substitute, which tasted just as good, but does not form meatballs as well. If you're using a non-meat substitute for the meatballs, I'd suggest pan searing or frying the "meat" first and then adding it to the broth. If you put it directly into the broth to cook, it'll come apart almost immediately. This still tastes just as good, but doesn't look quite as attractive...

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From: MelTheFruitFly

On Aug 24, 2009

Better than I would have thought! I will echo some other comments - tweak to your spice likings (I added garlic powder to the meatballs and onions to the broth) but definitely a yummy base and a great low-carb staple. And something different to do with ground beef! Thanks!

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From: mandabears

On Mar 21, 2005

this was really good, I use a pound of frozen (still frozen)turkey meatballs, and then doubled the spinach and the rest of the ingredients and then threw it in the crockpot on low for 8 hours. Really good

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From: Paula in Colorado

On May 26, 2004

YUM! This is definitely a keeper. So easy!! I accidentally broke my pepper grinder into the meat & the whole peppercorns really added a punch. I add them whole on purpose now. I always double the recipe for my family of 5 - we eat it all up! Sometimes there\'s a little left over for my husband to take to work for lunch. I have used broccoli instead of spinach on occasion with good results. And I grate my own Parmesan or Romano cheese.

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