Spicy Meatball Soup

This unconventional Spicy Meatball Soup blends traditional comfort food with unique flavor twists. Ground beef and pork form juicy meatballs wrapped around sweet raisins, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. The rich broth is built from condensed tomato soup and beef broth, kicked up with chili powder for a gentle heat. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add texture and protein, while dried rosemary, cinnamon, and cloves provide warm, aromatic depth. It's a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for cold evenings or busy weeknights. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. This dish proves that unexpected ingredients like raisins and spices can transform simple ground meat into a memorable culinary experience.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: American

Courses: Soups

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 566.2

Description

This unconventional Spicy Meatball Soup blends traditional comfort food with unique flavor twists. Ground beef and pork form juicy meatballs wrapped around sweet raisins, creating a delightful contrast in every bite. The rich broth is built from condensed tomato soup and beef broth, kicked up with chili powder for a gentle heat. Chopped hard-boiled eggs add texture and protein, while dried rosemary, cinnamon, and cloves provide warm, aromatic depth. It's a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for cold evenings or busy weeknights. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. This dish proves that unexpected ingredients like raisins and spices can transform simple ground meat into a memorable culinary experience.

Ingredients

Hard-cooked eggs
Cooked brown rice
Soft bread crumbs
Raisins
Beef broth
Condensed tomato soup
Chili powder
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Coarsely chopped pitted ripe olives
Chopped green onion
Dried rosemary, crushed
Ground cloves
Ground cinnamon
Ground beef
Ground pork

Directions

1
Separate the hard-cooked egg yolks from the egg whites.
2
Finely chop the egg yolks and egg whites separately.
3
In a large bowl, combine the chopped egg yolks, cooked brown rice, soft bread crumbs, 1/4 cup chopped green onion, 1/4 cup chopped ripe olives, crushed rosemary, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon.
4
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the bowl and mix well until thoroughly combined.
5
Using about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the meat mixture for each ball, wrap the mixture around 2 or 3 raisins and shape into small meatballs.
6
In a large saucepan, combine the beef broth, condensed tomato soup, and chili powder.
7
Bring the soup mixture to a boil, then gently add the meatballs.
8
Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
9
Stir the chopped egg whites into the soup.
10
Ladle into bowls and top each serving with shredded Monterey Jack cheese and additional olives and green onion if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 566.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.4g41%
Saturated Fat 9.0g45%
Cholesterol 296.2mg99%
Sodium 254.4mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 40.5g14%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g61%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 45.6g92%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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