ITALIAN WEDDING MINESTRONE

Italian Wedding Minestrone image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 pound fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 beef bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach, torn
2 cups cooked ditalini or other small pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a stockpot, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add the cabbage, potatoes and green beans; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Add the water, tomatoes, bouillon and salt; bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through., Stir in the beans, spinach and pasta; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 1222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.