Can the meatballs be BAKED to cook out some of the fat, and also to brown them a bit, before dumping them in the soup? Or will they slump (is that a real word?) into flat patties? You already have them on the cookie sheet, after all.... Absolutely, Julia, baking is a good option; these are quite sturdy due to the bread, and won't slump at all. Go for it! P.S. Hope you're not being flooded out... PJH

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