Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 34 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 small onion, chopped (billiard ball sized)
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 12 cup carrot, chopped
  • 12 lb frozen vegetables
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 12 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 12 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 12 teaspoon dried savory
  • cooked pasta, rice, potatoes or barley

Method

  • 1.
  • Combine meat, bread crumbs, and egg whites.
  • Mix meatballs and place in kettle with 2 qts water.
  • 2.
  • Stir vinegar and egg yolks together.
  • Mix well.
  • Set aside.
  • 3.
  • Bring meatballs and water to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4.
  • Add vegetables and seasonings.
  • Bring to boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • 5.
  • Bring to boil again.
  • Ladle a little broth into the egg yolk and vinegar mix.
  • Carefully add egg mix and stir so that it doesn't curdle.
  • 6.
  • Boil one minute.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve over pasta or potatoes or other grain.