Week 291: Vegetable Soup with Basil Meatballs

VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BASIL MEATBALLS, ITALIAN HERB & PEPPERONI BREAD, & BROWN BUTTER TIPSY TURTLE COOKIES

On the menu for TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9th is VEGETABLE SOUP WITH BASIL MEATBALLS, ITALIAN HERB & PEPPERONI BREAD, and BROWN BUTTER TIPSY TURTLE COOKIES. I hope everyone enjoyed their long holiday weekend, mine was filled with family, friends, and a ton of cooking!! I wouldn't want it any other way :-) This week's menu features a fan favorite soup .... one that's delicious, hearty and filled with meatballs!!

The soup begins with assembling the meatballs and browning them in the oven to intensify their flavor. The meatballs are filled with lean ground beef, fresh basil and parsley, breadcrumbs and egg. Meanwhile, diced onion, garlic, celery, and carrots are sauteed in a little bit of butter in the pot.

Once softened, homemade chicken stock, tomato sauce and orzo noodles are added. The soup simmers until all the flavors are blended together and it's garnished with fresh parsley.

 

The two bread companions this week are my Italian Herb Bread and Pepperoni Bread. Both delicious breads are filled with garlic, butter and fresh herbs. And the pepperoni bread is finished with layers of tasty pepperoni. If your family loves pizza, they'll love this bread!!

This week's dessert, Brown Butter Tipsy Turtle Cookies, were a fan favorite at our Lexington festival, so I wanted to share it with you guys. It starts with our brown butter base and is loaded with cinnamon, toffee, toasted pecans, vanilla bean paste, and a touch of bourbon for the perfect warm, cozy flavor. - Payton from Baked by Brown Butter