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Hj's Holiday ñ Appetizer ñ Share UR's

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:47 am
by Hj
Italian Wedding Soup Hj's ñ Appetizers Pasta on a Stick

Hj's Meatballs mini *
1 onion small grated
1/3 c. basil fresh chop or Italian parsley both
¼ to ½ c. sour cream
1½ tsp. garlic granular
1½ Tbsps. Italian seasonings
½ tsps. oregano
6 pepperoni Boars Head slice x thin chop
   fine* my secret
back pepper to taste
½ c.Tostitos Cantina corn chips crushed fine*
1/2 c. romano grated cheese
8 ozs. gr. beef very lean
4 ozs. gr. pork very lean
8 ozs. gr. poultry very lean
4 Tbsps. parmigiano reggiano

Soup~
12 c. chicken broth home made or bought
   low sodium
10 ozs. spinach frozen chopped or endive 
   can use fresh chopped.
approx 6 to 8 ozs. Acini de Pepe or other tiny pasta*
4 Tbsps. parmigiano reggiano best

Meatballs~
Add all meatball ingredients in a large bowl mix well.  Shape meat mixture into tiny meatballs ñ place on a baking sheet or throw into the broth ..for this soup the meatballs should be on the smaller side - can make them any size you want. NO eggs do I ever use in meatballs or meatloaf THEY BLIND well without eggs. I use sour cream for juicy ñ tender meatballs. SOMETIMES I never use Any breadcrumbs or corn chips.  That filler just makes the meat go further. Being the fact I don't measure seasonings  tried to estimate  the amounts. Just the way it's been all these yrs.

Soup~
Usjng a large pot - bring broth ñ frozen or *escarole or spinach to a boil. Add mini uncooked meatballs - simmer a few minutes - stir often so they don’t stick. Add pasta ñ continue cooking at a low boil 15 minutes  til all cooked. Season with salt ñ pepper - Italian seasonings - fresh garlic chop fine - fresh or dried basil to UR taste. Sprinkle with parmigiano reggiano before serving ñ more on the table.

Note~ * using the Tostitos corn chips in place of breadcrumbs ñ great way to save ñ use those small crushed corn chips up.  (I PLACE all used broken pieces of the thin Tostitos Cantina corn in a freezer bag ñ have lots saved when needed for any dishes).  Cuts down on adding salt to food also.
BOARS HEAD DELI Pepperoni (can use the tube sliced also ñ dice very fine in my meatballs - marina or pasta sauce has been one of my secret ingredients that I've used forever. BOARS HEAD is the best pepperkni - as is using parmigiano reggiano grated cheese.
U all - are the 1st I've ever shared this with.

Pasta - substitute pasta ~such as ditalini - small shells or orzo. CAN use more pasta or make more broth. UR choice

THIS soup is good as any appetizer for any main meal - snack ñ etc.

These are meatballs ñ pasta on a stick are  Yummy as appetizers or snacks.
Love making al dente homemade 100% pasta noodles  ñ sauce - cooked ñ twirled with a meatball ñ pasta - onto with a  toothpick for appetizers. Make extra sauce in case anyone wants more sauce.
Can use large brought cooked pasta spirals  or bowtie pasta - like a kabob with fresh basil leaves - tiny meat balls ñ the pre cooked seasoned pasta tubes or bowties tossed in ñ seasoned with garlic graular - grated cheese - little melted butter - salt ñ pepper to UR taste before placing on the stick with meatballs ñ sauce. YUMMY

Re: Hj's Holiday ñ Appetizer ñ Share UR's

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 6:26 am
by Rambo
Both of those are beautiful

Re: Hj's Holiday ñ Appetizer ñ Share UR's

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:21 pm
by Papa Tom
Bueno! :chef:

Re: Hj's Holiday ñ Appetizer ñ Share UR's

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:06 pm
by Rambo
I think she wanted us to share some of ours

Re: Hj's Holiday ñ Appetizer ñ Share UR's

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:50 pm
by Hj
Rambo wrote:I think she wanted us to share some of ours


BINGO Rambo! u read my mind.. UR absolutely correct. IT'S the time of year for family ñ friends dropping in or we go visit to take for all to enjoy..

ALL THOSE who have the time to share any of UR appetizers or snacks please do so on this post so we can find them. I saw A video U all might like to grill.

YouTube
https://youtu.be/eTtmI04eIE4