Meatball & Broccoli Cream Soup (YouTube)

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I was going to make chili last week but instead decided to make a pot of meatball & broccoli cream soup. I used prepackaged frozen meatballs. I buy them from Costco and they are so versatile to have on hand. You can do a lot with them beyond spaghetti & meatballs and this is one example.

I made a short little YouTube tutorial on making this soup. Below the video is the complete recipe. Hope you enjoy!

 


Meatball & Broccoli Cream Soup

1lb frozen meatballs (homemade or store bought), defrosted enough to cut them in half
1lb frozen broccoli cuts
2 cups beef broth/stock
1 stick butter
1 medium onion, chopped
½ cup flour
3 cups milk
1 can corn (or 1 pint home canned as I used in the video)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
salt & pepper to taste


In a 6 quart pot put meatballs and broccoli. Add beef stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until the broccoli is tender and the meatballs heated through.

In a frying pan, melt butter. Add onion. Cook onion until soft. Add flour and stir well to combine. Add milk, stir well and bring to a boil. Let simmer until thick.

Add cream sauce to pot of meatballs & broccoli and stir. Add corn and cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper.

Serve and enjoy!

 




Comments

  1. Lisa from PaMarch 1, 2016 at 10:34 AM

    I could substitute vegetable broth for beef broth? I can't eat beef broth. Do you think it would work? Thank you

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    1. CrystalMarch 1, 2016 at 10:51 AM

      Oh yes Lisa, that would work just fine!! :)

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  2. UnknownMarch 1, 2016 at 12:37 PM

    Love the video! Catchy little tune you added to it.
    Thanks for sharing this!

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  3. KristinaMarch 2, 2016 at 11:16 AM

    I never think to buy a bag of meatballs to have on hand to jazz up a soup or some other meal. This is such a fantastic idea! You always give such good advice and ideas! Thank you!

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    1. CrystalMarch 2, 2016 at 3:57 PM

      I love having them in the freezer... so many things you can do with them.. :D .. Always happy to share ideas! :)

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