Mini Meatball Soup Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x carrots peeled, minced
• 2 x celery ribs minced
• 1 med onion minced
• 2 x fresh or possibly dry bay leaves
•     Coarse salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 lb grnd beef, pork and veal combined
• 1 x egg beaten
• 2 x garlic cloves chopped
• 1/2 c. grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or possibly Romano
• 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
• 1/2 tsp freshly-grated or possibly grnd nutmeg
• 6 c. chicken stock or possibly broth
• 2 c. water
• 1 1/2 c. dry pasta, rings, broken fettuccini or possibly
•     ditalini
• 1 lb triple-washed fresh spinach coarsely minced
•     Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwiches (see recipe)

Directions