Week 321: Herbed Rice Meatballs in a Lemon Tomato Soup

Happy Thursday!!

On the menu for WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18th is one of newest soups, HERBED RICE MEATBALLS IN A LEMON TOMATO SOUP, ROSEMARY FOCACCIA, & PUMPKIN PIE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES. This lightly spiced, lemony tomato soup is hearty yet fresh, a perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will enjoy! Juicy meatballs made with ground beef, basmati rice, and fresh herbs simmer in a fragrant tomato broth that is bright, aromatic, and absolutely delicious. 

The soup begins by assembling the tasty meatballs, which are filled with tender ground beef, basmati rice, eggs, finely diced onion & garlic, and plenty of delicious spices and fresh herbs.  They are browned in the oven to intensify their delicious flavor.  

Meanwhile, onions, carrots, and celery are sautéed in the pot with olive oil and tasty spices such as coriander, cumin, and turmeric.  Next, tomato paste and diced tomatoes are added to the pot along with homemade chicken stock and the browned meatballs.  The soup is garnished with fresh cilantro & mint, lemon juice, and finely diced preserved lemon peel to add the bright, lemony finish to this delicious soup!

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 unbelievably delicious. 

With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Payton's Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Cookies will be the perfect addition to your dinner. They are warm, cozy, and full of classic fall flavor, with rich chocolate, pumpkin, and fragrant spices that taste just like Thanksgiving in cookie form. - Payton from Baked by Brown Butter