Minestrone with meatballs
Mother's black book
meat balls   Simmer 20 minutes
8oz mince   combine, shape into 16 small meatballs. Fry over fairly high heat until evenly browned
1 egg beaten
1 clove garlic crushed
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs  
1/2 teaspoon mixed herbs  
2 tablespoons oil  
soup
1 onion finely diced   Fry until soft and golden
2 stalks celery  
1 large carrot  
3 pints stock     Pour in, bring to boil; cover, simmer gently 1 3/4 hours
14 oz tin tomatoes  
1 tablespoon tomato puree  
1 teaspoon dried basil  
1 potato cubed
4 cabbage leaves shredded
1oz small macaroni  
6oz frozen peas     Add, simmer 10 minutes; season to taste.
3/4 tin chick peas  
Serve with yoghurt and parmesan