Lamb Meatball and Bean Soup

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"Simple and easy--this is a dinner for a quick night."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli
• 1 large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained
• 1⁄2 teaspoon crushed dried thyme leaves
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Combine lamb, onion, garlic, cumin, and salt; mix lightly and shape into 1-inch meatballs. Brown the meatballs in large skillet over medium high heat turning occasionally.
2. Meanwhile bring broth to a boil in large saucepan; add the broccoli and tomato. Return to a boil; reduce the heat and cover.
3. When the meatballs are browned, remove from skillet with slotted spoon. Add to the broth.
4. Add the beans and thyme; simmer for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.