Day 16, Meatball Marinara Soup

Another night getting home at 8 o'clock and needing to put dinner on the table fast.  I am embarrassed to say that my pictures are lacking and not that great.  I was so hungry that I didn't even get a shot of dinner in the bowl.

If you're used to blogs full of artfully staged food you're in for a rude awakening.  In keeping with the theme of the blog my photos are also taken in a hurry while I'm cooking.  The picture of the finished product is literally of my portion that will be going in my mouth. 😄

On that note here's what was for dinner tonight, 30 minutes from the time I walked through the door until we were eating.

Meatball Marinara Soup
Serves 4-6

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp Oil
1 Onion, diced
2 Cloves Garlic, diced
4 Cups Vegetable Broth
28 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
1/4 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 lb Frozen Meatballs
2 Cups Spinach, chopped

Serve with bread, topped with parmesan and mozzarella cheese, browned under the broiler.  I used Texas toast, it was amazing!

Instructions:
Soften onions in oil over medium high heat for approximately 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook an additional 1 minute.
Add vegetable broth, tomatoes and spices and bring to a boil.
Once boiling add meatballs.
Return to a boil.
Add chopped spinach and allow to wilt.
Enjoy!

This would also be amazing with grilled cheese sandwich for dipping.