ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP

Now this is a yummy and satisfying soup! Especially nice on a rainy day.

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What you need to make the meatballs:

2 large mild Italian sausages (remove casings)
1 egg (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/2 cup bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes
1/8 to 1/4 cup milk

What you need to make the soup:

4 cups chicken broth
1 tbs tomato paste
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (do not use extra!)
1/2 cup mini pasta shells
a few handfuls of chopped spinach

What you do:

Lightly beat egg in a medium size bowl. Remove the casings from the sausage and add to the egg. Combine cheese, basil, black pepper and garlic salt. Mix together with a fork. Add bread crumbs or crushed corn flakes, alternating with milk, until firm consistency is achieved. Roll into small balls and bake at 350° for 20 to 30 mins.

In a large pot bring chicken broth, tomato paste, minced garlic and red pepper flakes to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and add meatballs and pasta shells. Cover and cook until pasta is tender. Add desired amount of chopped spinach to the pot, just prior to serving. Top with a little Parmesan cheese.

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