French Onion and Meatball Soup

Bursting with flavor, satisfying and versatile... French onion soup and meatballs will certainly not disappoint!

SERVES 6–8

• 3 large onions, sliced
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 8 cups water
• 2 Tbsp onion soup mix
• 3 Tbsp kosher salt
• ¹⁄₂ tsp black pepper
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

MEATBALL MIXTURE

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 egg
• ¹⁄₂ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• ¹⁄₄ cup pareve milk
• ¹⁄₂ tsp salt
• ¹⁄₄ tsp pepper

Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and set aside. Place sliced onions and oil in an 8-quart pot over medium-high heat. Sauté until golden (around 15 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add the flour and stir until it becomes a roux. Add the water and stir until smooth. Add the onion soup mix, kosher salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Bring the soup to a boil.

Form small, nickel-sized balls out of the meatball mixture and drop into the soup. Lower heat and allow to cook for 30 minutes.

(Originally featured in Family Table, Issue 715)