KITTENCAL'S MINI MEATBALL MINESTRONE SOUP
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
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
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Reazmahmud Bijoy
[email protected]I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The meatballs are so flavorful and the broth is so rich and hearty. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Anoshafatima Anosh
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. The meatballs were a bit tricky to make, but they turned out great. The soup was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Humaira Tariq
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the broth is so flavorful. I love that it's also packed with vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Website Bd
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The meatballs are so flavorful and the broth is so rich and hearty. I love that it's also packed with vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Gary Lee Desrosiers
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is so rich and hearty. I love that it's also packed with vegetables. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Ahtesham Ul Haq
[email protected]I made this soup for dinner tonight and it was a huge success! The meatballs were delicious and the soup was so flavorful. My husband and kids loved it. Will definitely be making this again.
CoZmo
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the broth is so flavorful. I love that it's packed with vegetables too. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Sriee Ochintro
[email protected]I love this recipe! The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the soup is so hearty and filling. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Prince Farhan
[email protected]This was a fun and easy recipe to follow. The meatballs were a bit tricky to make, but they turned out great. The soup was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Onifade Sheriff
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm, comforting, and filling. The meatballs add a nice touch of protein and flavor. Will definitely be making this again.
Victory Igbogidi
[email protected]I've tried many minestrone recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The addition of the mini meatballs really takes it to the next level. So good!
Shameer Jan10
[email protected]Made this soup last night and it was a hit! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the soup broth was incredibly flavorful. Definitely will be making this again soon.
Bhai Mera
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! The meatballs were so flavorful and the broth was rich and hearty. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. My family loved it too. Highly recommend!