Tomato Soup with Meatballs (Kofteli Domates Corbasi)

Tomato Soup with Meatballs (Kofteli Domates Corbasi)

1 cup tomatoes, crushed

2 Tbsp tomato paste

3 Tbsp canola oil

3 Tbsp flour

6 cups (1 ½ L) water

For the meatballs:

½ lb ground beef

¼ tsp black pepper

½ small onion, finely chopped

½ tsp salt to taste

Take meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix them all using your hands. Make hazelnut size or walnut size meatballs. Keep them in the refrigerator for about 15-30 minutes.

Meanwhile, take canola oil in a pot and stir in flour. Over medium heat sauté for about 3 minutes or until the flour turns yellow. Stir in tomato paste and tomatoes. Cook for about 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.

Add 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs and cook over low-medium heat until the meatballs are cooked (for about 15-20 minutes). Sprinkle with pepper.

Serve hot/warm.