The Soup Fairy Cooks!

Meatball Noodle Soup

Kinda not the right time of year for this one, but my family is thrilled because it's a favorite.

A friend of mine told me today that I "cheat" because I occasionally use things like frozen meatballs and bouillon cubes. LOL Hey, I love cooking with 100% fresh and pure ingredients... but it's not always going to happen. I live in the real world where what I eat is important but not the most important thing. I'm a full-time student, a full-time wife, and a full-time mother.

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil


• 2 cups carrots, chopped (however you like; I dice mine)


• 2 cups celery, chopped


• 2 cups onion, chopped


• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped


• 12 cups beef stock (or 12 beef bouillon cubes in 12 cups of water)


• 1 bay leaf


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1/2 teaspoon pepper


• 1 package frozen homestyle egg noodles


• 2 lb package frozen meatballs


• 28 oz can diced tomatoes

Directions

Sauté veggies in oil until they begin to soften.

Add beef stock and seasonings. Bring to a boil and keep at a low boil for 10 minutes or so.

Add noodles and return to a boil. Boil 20 minutes or until noodles are done.

Add meatballs and tomatoes. Return to a boil and simmer until meatballs are heated through.