Monday, December 6, 2010

Meatball 'n' Spaghetti Soup

Cook extra of every-
thing and toss it into freezer. It's a great habit to develop. We are on a real soup kick, and (link) No-Proof Soup has fast become a favorite. 
Here is a simple variation.

Joe was chilled to the bone, when he came in yesterday; he needed something hot, hot. We'd already devoured the past week's vat of soup. What to do? I grabbed a container of chicken broth and a baggie-full of turkey meatballs from the freezer and immediately started heating them in my soup pot. When thawed, in went chopped Pomì's (one box). Lastly, I added leftover, cooked Barilla angel hair (cut shorter), oregano, parsley, pepper... and a dash of Balsamic. I let it simmer for about ten minutes, allowing flavors to blend. If salt is not a problem for you, serve with grated pecorino romano.

To note: Diced chicken 'n' veggies in the broth? Yum... even better. A dab of goat cheese or a dollop of Chobani are options, instead of the grated cheese. Asian tofu noodles are always good, if you like their taste and texture. No balsamic? 
Wine is always fine.

-healthy 'n' hot 'n' packed with nutrition...
Buon Appetito!