Ingredients
1 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
3 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes
2 cups coarsely chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package Gardenburger® Meatless Meatballs
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1/2 cup fat-free half-and-half (optional)
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
1. In large saucepan cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in broth, undrained tomatoes, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in Gardenburger® Meatless Meatballs. Cook, covered, over medium heat about 5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through.
3. Stir in spinach and half-and-half, if desired. Cook and stir over low heat just until heated through (do not boil). Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Yield: 8 cups; 8 appetizer servings
PRODUCT PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Keep Frozen Until Ready to Use
For Food Safety and Quality, Heat to a Minimum Internal Temperature of 160°F