EASY MEATBALL MINESTRONE

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"As the busy parents of two boys, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick meals," writes Linda de Beaudrap of Calgary, Alberta. "You don't have to thaw the frozen meatballs for this satisfying soup, so you can have it on the table in minutes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; add spaghetti. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Add the meatballs and tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Mujahid Ansari Mujahid Ansari
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The meatballs are so flavorful and the vegetables are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


abuki Mahamad
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This soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese rind, which gives the soup a rich, cheesy flavor.


Mathiang Deng Jr
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.


BANA AHLAHAYAM
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover meatballs.


yasmine kabran
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Suzan Kusbaygi
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This soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in under an hour.


Haji Rauf
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I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese rind. It gives the soup a rich, cheesy flavor.


Nwankwo Izuchukwu
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This soup is hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Mickey Benk
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the meatballs and the flavorful broth.


Mike V
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love that I can use frozen meatballs, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Imran Tahir
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The soup was flavorful and the meatballs were tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Adill ahamed
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Masabata Dlhlamini
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I've made this soup twice now and it's always a winner. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are amazing. I love the combination of the meatballs, vegetables, and Parmesan cheese.


Stacy66_bread Duran
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This minestrone was a hit with my family! The meatballs were flavorful and tender, and the vegetables were cooked perfectly. I especially liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese rind, which gave the soup a rich, cheesy flavor.