Hearty Italian Meatball Stew

Name: Hearty Italian Meatball Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼-½ cup milk ((62-122 grams)); 2-3 slices bread (crust removed); 1 pound ground beef (80% lean) ((1/2 kilo)); 2 large eggs; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese ((50 grams)); 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1-2 cloves garlic (minced); 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot or small onion chopped; 4 medium potatoes (cubed medium/large); 2 medium carrots (chopped); 2¼ cups tomato puree (passata) ((500 grams)); ¾ cup water ((177 grams)); ¼-½ teaspoon salt; 1-2 dashes black pepper or hot pepper flakes; ½-1 teaspoon oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced