Week 249: Mediterranean Meatball Soup

Hello!

On the menu for TUESDAY, MAY 7th is MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL SOUP & ROSEMARY FOCACCIA. These tasty meatballs are filled with fresh mint and garlic and stand out in this Mediterranean-inspired soup, flavored with fresh pomegranate juice, diced tomatoes and fennel.

The soup begins with assembling the meatballs and browning them in the oven. The meatballs are made with lean ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, garlic and fresh mint. Meanwhile, sliced fennel is sautéed in the pot in olive oil.

Once softened, chickpeas, diced tomatoes, fresh pomegranate juice and homemade chicken stock are added. Once the soup begins to boil, the meatballs are dropped in along with chopped fresh kale. The soup is garnished with pomegranate seeds and fresh parsley.

The bread companion this week is my ROSEMARY FOCACCIA. It's crisp on the outside yet soft and chewy on the inside. Extra-virgin olive oil gives the bread texture and flavor while fresh rosemary and flaked sea salt add the finishing touches to make this bread so unbelievably delicious.

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