Best 14 Mindless Meatball Minestrone Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of easy and comforting recipes! In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating a delightfully flavorful dish known as "Mindless Meatball Minestrone." This hearty soup, bursting with tender meatballs and an array of vegetables swimming in a rich tomato broth, is sure to satisfy your cravings and warm your soul on chilly evenings. With minimal effort and a few simple steps, you'll have a delicious and wholesome meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual family gatherings. So, let's dive into the world of flavors and aromas as we embark on this culinary journey together.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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This is a delicious soup that I often serve as a main dish with some French or Italian bread. I do like to add some sugar to taste because we like a sweeten up the sauce a little. I have to admit I sometimes cheat and use frozen meatballs and it comes out just fine. I also double the recipe because it is so good. Recipe is from Taste of Home's "The Best of Country Cooking" cookbook, second edition.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can 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
parmesan cheese (optional)
sugar, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 30 1-inch balls.
  • In large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides. Drain excess fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients except macaroni and parsley; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add macaroni; simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 123.7, Sodium 1720.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 32.3

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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.

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

LOW-CARB MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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This is adapted from a frozen meatball package recipe - I've left out the pasta and added black soy beans in its place. I also use a low-carb frozen meatball that's light on the 'filler': approximately 3 carbs per 6-meatball serving.

Provided by One Happy Woman

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

32 frozen store-bought or homemade meatballs (I use 'Rosina's' Italian-style')
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion
3 medium zucchini
2 cups chopped raw eggplants
3 stalks celery
1 green bell pepper
1 tablespoon italian seasoning mix
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black soybeans

Steps:

  • Chop the vegetables.
  • Defrost the meatballs in the microwave according to directions, which helps remove some of the fat. If you want to skip this step, just drop the meatballs into the simmering soup.
  • Saute the onion, celery, zucchini, pepper, and eggplant in the oil.
  • Add all of the rest of the ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer until vegetables are soft (and meatballs are heated through.)
  • erve with grated parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.9, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 208.1, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 2.8

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

EASY CROCK POT MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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I always love to find a new way to use frozen meatballs--either commercial or homemade and frozen. This is a particularly good (and hearty) soup. I think you will enjoy it. I found a tiny elbow macaroni in the Mexican section of the ethnic aisle of the supermarket; I thought it worked very well in this recipe. It's name is Pasta Alimenticia (La Moderna brand). I also substituted Navy beans for the kidneys since we like them best. The recipe comes from "Slow Cooker Magic" by Rehberg and Conway.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Beans

Time 6h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb frozen meatballs
1 medium onion, chopped
5 cups beef broth (or 5 bouillon cubes and 5 cups water)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, Italian-style
1 cup peeled and sliced carrot, about 1/8-inch thick
1 cup sliced celery, about 1/4-inch thick
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup elbow macaroni
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
grated parmesan cheese (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Just before they are completely browned, add the onion to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking about 2 more minutes or until the onions are soft.
  • Add 1 cup of the beef broth to the pan, stirring up all the browned particles from the bottom of the pan. Carefully pour contents of skillet into your crock pot. I used a 4-quart sized crock pot.
  • Add the rest of the beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, green pepper, oregano, basil and parsley to the crock pot. Cover and cook on LO for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Turn the heat to HI. Add the macaroni and rinsed and drained beans; stir. Cover and cook about 30 minutes until the macaroni is fully cooked.
  • Taste before serving. If necessary, adjust seasoning. Serve in soup bowls with grated Parmesan cheese on top.

MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Make and share this Meatball Minestrone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained and divided
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix (Knorr's)
60 -64 frozen cooked meatballs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
shredded parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in hot oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add in 2 cans beans and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil.
  • ADd in vegetable soup mix; stir until dissolves.
  • Add in meatballs, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; return to a boil.
  • Add in rotini; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
  • Add in remaining beans and spinach; cook 5 more minutes.
  • Ladle into soup bowls; garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 2423.3, Carbohydrate 99.3, Fiber 20.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 32.6

Tips:

- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. - Don't skimp on the vegetables; they add flavor and nutrition to the soup. - Use a variety of vegetables to create a colorful and flavorful soup. - Season the soup well with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. - Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. - Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. - Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Mindless Meatball Minestrone is a hearty, flavorful soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, vegetables, and broth, this soup is a complete and satisfying meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give Mindless Meatball Minestrone a try. You won't be disappointed.

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