Best 6 Kittencals Mini Meatball Minestrone Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, Kittencals Mini Meatball Minestrone Soup stands as a testament to the harmonious union of flavors and textures. This heartwarming dish, bursting with an array of vegetables and succulent meatballs, promises a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. As you embark on this culinary journey, let us guide you through the steps of crafting this delectable soup, ensuring that every spoonful brings you comfort and joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KITTENCAL'S MINI MEATBALL MINESTRONE SOUP



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This is a delicious rich soup that will need a longer cooking time then most soups and tastes even better the next day it's really a meal in itself, I serve it with garlic bread on the side --- to save some time prepare the meatballs up to a day ahead, the meatball mixture may be doubled if desired, if you don't use all the meatballs then freeze for another time and just drop them into the soup frozen -- 1/4 to 1/3 cup dry red wine may be added to the soup :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 -4 tablespoons olive oil
2 -3 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 medium onions, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
1 stalk celery, diced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth (can use beef broth)
4 cups tomato sauce (for a richer flavor use 2 cups each tomato sauce and crushed tomatoes)
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 ounce) can green beans, drained
2 cups chopped fresh spinach (rinsed over with cold water)
2 -3 medium zucchini, sliced thick (or coarsely chopped)
cooked small shell pasta (use any amount desired, small shell pasta or macaroni will work fine)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling)
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or use half beef and pork)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped (use white part only)
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/2 teaspoon white salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the meatballs; in a bowl combine all ingredients until blended.
  • Shape into 3/4-inch balls; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to add to the soup.
  • In a large pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add in onions, dried oregano and crushed chili flakes; saute for about 4 minutes, stirring.
  • Add in celery, carrots and tomato paste; saute stirring for 2-3 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Add in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves and zucchini; return to a boil.
  • Add in uncooked meatballs; bring to a simmer (do not stir for at least 20 minutes).
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (after about 30 minutes of cooking season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste).
  • Add in cooked pasta and 1/3 to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; stir to heat through (can add in more cheese if desired).
  • Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 46.1, Sodium 1365.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 8, Sugar 12.4, Protein 18.6

MINI MEATBALL SOUP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 47m

Yield 4 big servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan in a slow stream
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 bay leaves, fresh or dried
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground beef, pork and veal combined
1 egg, beaten
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Romano, a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, a couple of handfuls
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated or ground nutmeg
6 cups chicken stock or broth
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried pasta, rings, broken fettuccini or ditalini
1 pound triple washed fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
Grilled 4 Cheese Sandwiches, recipe follows*
Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
3 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin
8 slices crusty Italian semolina bread
1 cup shredded provolone
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/2 cup grated Parmesan or Romano
1 cup shredded Asiago

Steps:

  • In a deep pot over medium heat add oil, chopped carrots, celery and onions and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Cover pot and cook veggies 5 or 6 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While the veggies cook, combine meat, egg, garlic, grated cheese, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg.
  • Uncover your soup pot and add broth and water to the pot. Increase heat to high and bring soup to a boil. When soup boils, reduce heat a bit and start to roll meat mixture into small balls, dropping them straight into the pot. You are making meat dumplings that will cook in the broth. When you are done rolling the meat, add pasta to the soup and stir. Cover and simmer soup 10 minutes. When pasta is tender, stir in chopped spinach in batches. When spinach has wilted into the soup, the soup is done and ready to serve. Adjust your seasonings. Serve soup with crusty bread or grilled 4 cheese sandwiches.
  • In a small skillet over medium low heat, combine oil, butter and garlic. Cook garlic in butter and oil gently for 2 or 3 minutes. Remove garlic butter mixture from heat.
  • Place a large nonstick skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Using a pastry brush, brush 1 side of 4 slices of bread with garlic oil and place buttered side down in skillet. Top each slice with equal amounts of the 4 cheeses, distributing them equally over the 4 slices. Top each sandwich with another slice of bread brushed with garlic butter, buttered side up. Flip the grill cheese sandwiches a few times until cheeses are melted and gooey and bread is toasty and golden. Cut grilled 4 cheese sandwiches from corner to corner and serve.

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.

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.

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

MINESTRONE MEATBALL SOUP



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A simple and delicious soup from Pillsbury Heart Healthy Recipes. I sometimes like to add beans or leftovers to this too.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, canned, undrained
6 ounces tomato paste
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 cup potato, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup rotini pasta, uncooked
36 meatballs, frozen, cooked
parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray dutch oven with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat over medium-high heat until hot.
  • Add onions, celery, and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients except rotini and meatballs.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat.
  • Cover; simmer 30 minutes.
  • Stir in rotini and meatballs.
  • Simmer uncovered an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until vegetables and rotini are tender.
  • If desired, serve with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.8, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 717.4, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 7.8, Protein 7.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Minestrone is a great soup to use up whatever vegetables you have on hand.
  • Be careful not to overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked through, but not dry.
  • Serve the soup with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and a side of crusty bread.

Conclusion:

This mini meatball minestrone soup is a delicious, hearty, and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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