• 1/2lb ground beef
• 1/4lb ground turkey
• thyme- chopped
• 4T parsley- chopped
• 2T oregano- chopped
• 2T mint- chopped
• 4 Lrg garlic cloves- finely chopped
• 1/2c dried bread crumbs
• pinch paprika
• 1/2tsp pepper
• 1 egg- beaten

Mix all ingredients well (with hands). Measure out teaspoon-sized portions. Shape into balls.

• 2T olive oil
• 1 Lrg onion- chopped
• 2 med. carrots- chopped
• 2 ribs celery- chopped
• 4 Lrg. garlic cloves- chopped
• 1 (28oz) can of diced tomatoes
• 2c kale- chopped
• 2c cabbage- chopped:preferaby savoy or napa
• 1c uncooked small pasta- orzo, ditalini, or spaghetti broken into small pieces:perferably whole wheat
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4c low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

Cook onions, carrots, garlic and celery in oil (4-5mins). Add salt and pepper, cook for 10mins. Stir in tomatoes, broth, and 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for 10mins until boiling. Add meatballs, pasta and cover+simmer for 10mins. Add kale and cabbage. Simmer (5mins).