GRANDMA DORIS PULEIO’S CHICKEN SOUP WITH MEATBALLS

 
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FROM DANTE PULEIO, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF LIMÓN DANCE COMPANY

 
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SERVES:
8 - 12

PREP TIME:
30 MIN

TOTAL TIME:
3 HRS 30 MIN




INGREDIENTS FOR THE MEATBALLS
1 – ½ lb of chopped meat
¼ cup of water
1 onion chopped finely
2 tbsp of parmesan cheese
2 cloves of garlic chopped finely
¼ cup of bread crumbs
1 tbsp parsley
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS FOR THE MEATBALLS

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and kneed thoroughly.  With wet hands roll the mixture into little balls and set aside.

INGREDIENTS FOR THE SOUP

whole chicken (hen if possible)
noodles, pre-cooked
3 carrots, cut into large pieces
can of whole peeled tomatoes
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 onion, cut into large pieces
2 leeks, cut into large pieces
1 stalk of celery, cut into medium pieces
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS FOR THE SOUP

Put whole chicken in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.

As water is heating, add carrots, celery, onion, leeks, and the can of tomatoes (after crushing with your hands).

Leave it at a low boil and simmer for 2 ½ hours.

Strain the soup.

Clean the chicken and return meat to the broth.

Mash carrots and tomatoes, return to the broth.

Cook the meatballs in the broth.

Now you can add any additional finely chopped vegetables to the broth if desired.

Add cooked noodles to the soup before serving. Enjoy!

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