Beans, Bows, Meatball, Tomato Soup

Ingredients

1 tb onion sauted a bit
1 egg
1/2 c soft bread crumbs
2 tb parmesan cheese
1 tb parsley
1/2 lb beef
15 oz tomatoes with basil
1/2 c beef broth
8 oz garbanzo beans
2 c water
1 italian seasonings rubbed
1/2 c bow-tie pasta
2 c spinach leaves torn
1 c mushrooms

Instructions

Make 24 36 meatballs. Brown about 8 minutes. Drain. In a large stock pan, stir together undrained tomatoes, broth, beans, water, and all seasonings. Bring just to a boil. Add bows. Reduce heat to gently but continally cook the pasta (8 minutes). Add spinach, mushrooms and meatballs. Serve now: simmer to heat through (20 minutes). Serve later: Turn heat off. Cover and let stand no more than 30 minutes. Reheat gently (10 minutes on low) and serve. Recipe By : BH&G Cooking for Today, Soups and Stews