Savory Meatball Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
1 large red onion, chopped coarsely
1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
1 shallot, large, finely chopped
1 zucchini, small, peeled, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, sweet, small, coarsely chopped
3 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
28 ounces tomatoes, diced, plain, canned
1 teaspoon sugar, white (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf, fresh
1 sprig thyme, fresh
1 teaspoon oregano, fresh
1/2 cup orzo pasta
24 small meatballs, frozen
1 large potato, diced
2 large carrots, sliced
1/2 cup green beans, cut into thirds
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, garnish

Preparation

Fry the onion, garlic and shallots in butter for 5 minutes.
Add the zucchini and red pepper to the onion mixture and fry for an additional 5 minutes.
Pour the fried vegetables into your crock pot and add all the remaining ingredients.
Cook on low heat all day.
When ready to serve garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy.