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.

Max Badders
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Mobz Mumbere
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Waad Shamlan
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This soup was a bit too salty for my taste. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Md TAHACIN TAHACIN
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I've never had minestrone soup before, but this recipe was a great introduction. It was hearty and filling, and I loved the combination of vegetables.


Cooper Haroldson
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This soup was so good! I added some Italian sausage to it and it was amazing.


Pacience Nyambura
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I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe was actually pretty good. It was light and flavorful, and I liked the addition of the Parmesan cheese.


Fafa Fahad
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots, celery, and green beans to mine.


Ihab Ali
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I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out great! It was so easy to just throw all the ingredients in and let it cook all day.


SM ATIK HASAN
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This soup was a disappointment. It was watery and lacked flavor.


Snhlanhla Gcwensa
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly and easily.


LeaNightmare
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper, and it was much better.


Chop Daye
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It was easy to make and very flavorful.


its mehedi
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This soup was delicious! I used a whole can of diced tomatoes and added some extra veggies, like zucchini and spinach. It was a great way to use up some leftover vegetables.