Dutch Tomato Soup with Meatballs

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative while crushed crackers can be more cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is often cheaper.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth is healthier, while seasoned water can save costs.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl; mix well.

Form mixture into small meatballs.

Add meatballs to the soup; simmer for an additional 15 minutes until cooked through.

Season with sugar, bay leaves, and adjust salt and pepper to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

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