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                                            Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This tasty, filling soup is so easy & quick to make & the family will enjoy it on these cool nights. This recipe comes from Minute Rice. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1/2 lb lean ground beef  |  
                                                1/2 lb bulk pork sausage  |  
                                                1 egg  |  
                                                1 1/2 tsp salt  |  
                                                1/8 tsp pepper  |  
                                                4 cups water  |  
                                                1 envelope (4 serving size) onion soup mix  |  
                                                1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans - partially drained  |  
                                                1 can (14 oz) stewed tomatoes  |  
                                                1 cup diced carrots  |  
                                                1 cup minute rice  |  
                                                2 tblsp chopped fresh parsley  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Mix beef , sausage, egg, salt & pepper thoroughly in a bowl 2. Shape into tiny meatballs 3. Brown slightly in a skillet 4. Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan & stir in soup mix 5. Reduce heat, cover & simmer for about 10 mins. 6. Add meatballs, kidney beans, tomatoes & carrots 7. Simmer for 15 mins longer 8. Stir in rice. Cover & remove from heat 9. Let stand 5 mins 10. Add parsley & serve                              | 
                         
                         
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