*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                   BEANS, BOWS, MEATBALL, TOMATO SOUP

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soup

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                       MEATBALL
  1       tb           Finely chopped onion --
                       Sauted a bit
  1                    Egg -- beaten
    1/2   c            Soft bread crumbs -- (2/3
                       Slice)
  2       tb           Grated parmesan cheese
  1       tb           Parsley -- chopped
    1/4   ts           Garlic powder
                       Pepper -- to taste
    1/2   lb           Lean ground beef
                       SOUP
 15       oz           Canned tomatoes with basil
                       'pasta ready'
    1/2   c            Beef broth
  8       oz           Canned garbanzo beans --
                       Rinsed and drained
  2       c            Water
  1       t            Italian seasonings --
                       Rubbed
    1/2   c            Uncooked bow tie pasta
  2       c            Spinach leaves -- torn
  1       c            Sliced mushrooms

 Make 24 - 36 meatballs.  Brown about 8 minutes. Drain.
 In a large stock pan, stir together undrained
 tomatoes, broth, beans, water, and all seasonings.
 Bring just to a boil. Add bows. Reduce heat to gently
 but continally cook the pasta (8 minutes). Add
 spinach, mushrooms and meatballs. Serve now:  simmer
 to heat through (20 minutes). Serve later: Turn heat
 off. Cover and let stand no more than 30 minutes.
 Reheat gently (10 minutes on low) and serve.

 Recipe By     : BH&G Cooking for Today, Soups and Stews



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