Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (85%)
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1/4 cup Italian Bread Crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons Butter
  • 14 ounces can diced Tomatoes
  • 13 ounces bag of frozen Mini Cheese Ravioli
  • 14 ounces cans Chicken Broth(5-6 cups)
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 3 fresh Parsley leaves, minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • Olive Oil, for sauteing
  • Fresh Grated Parmesan or Romano for serving
  • teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt
  • Salt and fresh pepper
  • 1 roll, or thick sliced bread, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely diced Yellow Onion
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, diced

Ready In 45 Minutes

Servings: 6

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • In a large soup pot saute the onion and bell pepper in two tablespoons Olive oil until soft and tender, season with salt and pepper.
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Step 2

  • Add the garlic, saute until fragrant.
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Step 3

  • Add the parsley, Italian seasoning, thyme, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Bring slowly up to a boil. In the meantime make the meatballs.
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Step 4

  • Combine all the meatball ingredients in a large bowl. Measure out two teaspoons and form into a ball. Measure out a few to use as a guide for making the rest.Once the soup is boiling carefully drop the meatballs into the pot using a spoon. Bring back to a slow simmer and continue simmering for ten minutes.Turn up the heat and carefully add the mini raviolis and the spinach. Bring back up to a simmer and continue simmering for ten more minutes or until ravioli are cooked through. Don't cook past this - the meatballs will begin to fall apart. In the meantime make the croutons.To make the croutons saute two cloves garlic in one Olive oil until fragrant.
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  • Length: 20 minutes

Step 5

  • Add two - three tablespoons butter, the cubed bread, and the parsley. Cook over medium-low heat, turning to get all sides browned.
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Step 6

  • Serve topped with croutons and with plenty of Parmesan Cheese.
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