MEATBALL MINESTRONE

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Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. -Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans with liquid
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides until no longer pink. Drain. Add remaining ingredients except macaroni and parsley; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add macaroni; simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley. , If Cooking for Two: Freeze serving-size portions to enjoy later. 8 servings, 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Lawany Halak
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This soup is a must-try for any meatball lover.


Athena Motuhavili
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. I often make it on the weekend and then reheat it for dinner during the week.


Rita Sapkota
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I loved this soup. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful.


sadev Ncs
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Ama Bilguun
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I love that this soup is so easy to make. I can have it on the table in less than an hour.


Huzaifa Taimoor
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so hearty and filling.


Umair Sultan
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Sumit Kumar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few vegetables that need to be used up and this soup is a great way to do it.


Felix Manus
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great. I highly recommend this recipe.


Debbie Burns
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This is the best meatball minestrone soup I've ever had. The meatballs are so tender and the soup is so flavorful.


shumet Ayenew
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. I always make a big batch and freeze the leftovers for later.


Nimra Mujtaba Qureshi
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This recipe is a keeper. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Stacey Jones
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This soup is a winner! It's packed with flavor and the meatballs are cooked to perfection.


Victor Joel
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I wasn't sure about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the soup was just the right amount of hearty and flavorful.


muteekanga benjamin
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This is a great weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and cleanup is a breeze.


Tmg Suju
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still very flavorful.


kailash bm
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My family loved this recipe! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the soup was hearty and delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


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