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hearty meatball vegetable stew

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Jenn Visser
@jennvisser
Hermitage, TN

We have a fabulous little cafe here in Hermitage, just outside Nashville, TN called Cafe Bosna. The owner/chef makes the most awesome homemade soups! Ever since I tasted her cooking, I've been inspired to take my cooking skills to new heights! I created one over the weekend that I think she'd actually be proud of. If you're ever in the Nashville area, go eat there and thank me later ;) Hope you enjoy the recipe!

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For hearty meatball vegetable stew

  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 4 clove
    garlic
  • 1 lg
    onion
  • 1 c
    chopped carrots
  • 1 c
    chopped celery
  • 1 tsp
    thyme, dried (or 1-2 tb fresh)
  • 4 c
    beef broth
  • 1 pkg
    frozen meatballs (or fresh if you've got time)
  • 1/2
    head of cabbage, chopped
  • 1 can
    crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 1 can
    tomato paste
  • 1/2 c
    red wine, dry (you can add up to a cup if you like)
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 1 tsp
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    sugar
  • pinch
    salt & pepper (to taste)

How To Make hearty meatball vegetable stew

  • 1
    Heat the olive oil on medium heat in a stock pot, then add garlic and onion. Sautee until onion is translucent.
  • 2
    Next add carrots, celery, and thyme and continue sauteing until veggies are almost tender.
  • 3
    Add all remaining ingredients and allow to simmer for at least 20 minutes on med-low heat. (If you have time to simmer longer, the flavor will be much stronger.)
  • 4
    Serve with a little bit of grated parmesan or pecorino romano cheese on top, and add some crusty garlic bread on the side to complete you meal!
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