• 1 tsp. oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/4 cup Romano cheese
• 1 cup Orzo or Pastina

Meatball Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. Romano cheese
• 2 tsp. basil
• 1 egg

Directions

• Cook onions and garlic in oil
• Cook Orzo / Pastina separately ‘Al Dente’
• Add all except cheese to chicken broth
• Roll ground beef mixture into bite sized meatballs and drop in soup.
• Let soup simmer for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese on top of soup

Deb

• 1/4 lb. salt pork
• 1 cup shell beans
• 3 large potatoes
• 3 carrots
• 2 onions
• 2 cloves garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbs. Parsley
• Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup tomato or 1 tbs. tomato paste
• 3 qt. Water
• 1 tsp. Basil

Directions

• Cut vegetables into cubes.
• Put salt pork in a large pan and add water.
• Add vegetables, beans, tomatoes, garlic, and cook for 1 hour.
• Let simmer for another 1/2 hour or until vegetables are cooked.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve hot with grated Parmesan cheese over it.
• Serves 4-6.

Regina