MEATBALL MINESTRONE SOUP

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This meatball minestrone is a friend and family favorite. It's even better the next day, if there's any left over! Serve with crusty bread and Parmesan cheese to top the soup.

Provided by JEANJELLYBEAN

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Minestrone

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds ground beef
4 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
½ cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup broken spaghetti

Steps:

  • Combine milk, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape into 36 to 48 meatballs.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Combine beef broth, tomatoes, corn, celery, cabbage, onion, zucchini, wine, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Stir in browned meatballs. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in broken spaghetti and cook until tender, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 954.4 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Olabanji Gbenga
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more seasonings next time.


Thandeka Muzi
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe is really good. I especially like the addition of the meatballs.


Josef Vesely
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This soup is easy to make and it's a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Xana 44
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I love that this soup is made with healthy ingredients. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


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


Laycie Lemons
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I will definitely be making this soup again. It's a new family favorite.


Nirajan Khadka
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This is the best minestrone soup I've ever had. The meatballs are so tender and the soup is so flavorful.


Rabi Xettry
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This soup is so flavorful and comforting. I love the addition of the parmesan cheese and the fresh basil.


Lewis Luo
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


md yaseen
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This soup is hearty and delicious, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. I love the combination of the meatballs and the vegetables.


rana asif
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover vegetables and it's also a really affordable meal.


Said Said
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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.


Mina Ashido Fan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the addition of the meatballs, which made the soup extra hearty and filling.


prince ok
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This meatball minestrone soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the soup was hearty and filling. I added a bit of extra garlic and Italian seasoning to taste, and it was perfect. Definitely a keeper recipe.