ITALIAN WEDDING MINESTRONE

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

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.

Trish Petra
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This soup is so hearty and flavorful.


Emmy Bradley
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This soup is a great way to get your野菜in.


Nill Ahmed 143
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I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Melissa Avila
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This soup is perfect for a party.


Jeffery Henderson
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious.


Bala Hukuma Astronaut
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Angel Priya
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mrsanjoy Biswas
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and flavorful.


Richard Stathus
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Saeedurrehman Saeedurrehman
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


carl greer
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get your野菜in.


Asiamah Musah
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Pablo Mux
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Kamari Hammonds
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This is the best minestrone recipe I've ever tried! It's so flavorful and hearty, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


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