HEARTY MEATBALL AND BEAN SOUP 
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 c. bread crumbs
3 tbsp. catsup
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. oil
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 c. boiling water
1 c. carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 (1 lb.) can baked beans in tomato sauce
1 (9 oz.) pkg. frozen cut green beans
1/3 c. alphabet or other small noodles

In a medium bowl lightly combine beef, crumbs, catsup, egg, salt and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Shape into about 18 meatballs and fry in large skillet in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove and set aside.

In saucepan dissolve bouillon cubes in boiling water. Add carrots and simmer covered 10 minutes. Add remaining Worcestershire sauce, meatballs, baked beans, green beans and noodles. Bring to boiling point. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 minutes. Serve hot with crisp Italian bread and green salad.

 

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