HEARTY TOMATO-MEATBALL SOUP

2 tbs olive oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb mushrooms, thickly sliced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/4 lb ground pork tenderloin
1/4 lb ground veal shoulder
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups canned no-salt-added whole tomatoes
2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 tbs minced fresh basil OR 1 tbs dried
2 tbs minced fresh oregano OR 2 tsp dried
1 tbs minced fresh thyme OR 1 tsp dried

in a lg saucepan, warm the oil over low heat. add the onion & garlic & cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.

add the mushrooms, 1/4 tsp of the salt, & 1/8 tsp of the pepper. increase the heat to high & cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushroom juices have evaporated, about 8 minutes.

meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine the bread crumbs, pork, veal, beaten egg, & the remaining 1/4 tsp salt & 1/8 tsp pepper & mix until well blended. form the mixture into about 20 walnut-size meatballs.

add the tomatoes to the saucepan, breaking them up with the back of a spoon. increase the heat to high & cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

add the broth, basil, oregano, & thyme & bring the liquid to a boil. stir in the meatballs, reduce the heat to low, partially cover, & simmer until the meatballs are cooked through, about 30 minutes. serve hot.

4 servings

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