1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 sm. potato, finely chopped (1/2 c.)
1 sm. onion, chopped (1/4 c.)
1/4 c. milk
1 tbsp. parsley
1 tsp. salt

Mix these ingredients together. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Cook meatballs in small amount of oil until light brown; drain.

1 qt. whole tomatoes
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can condensed beef broth
2 c. water
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 c. parsley
1 env. dry onion soup mix
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 bay leaf

Mix tomatoes (with liquid) and remaining ingredients in large pot. Heat to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Or use a crock pot.) Add meatballs; cover and simmer 20 minutes.