Ingredients

  • Soup
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb leek, washed and sliced crosswise
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tomatoes, sliced into thin wedges,then cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Meatballs
  • 3/4 lb ground lean pork
  • 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumb
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 pinches ground nutmeg
  • salt & fresh ground pepper

Method

  • Cook leeks and onion in oil over moderate heat until onions are transparent.
  • Add potatoes, stock, thyme and garlic powder, reduce heat, cover and simmer until potatoes are soft.
  • Combine meatball ingredients and shape into walnut sized balls.
  • Drop into soup mixture and simmer uncovered 10- 15 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, cook 2 minutes, add parsley and serve.