MINI MEATBALL MINESTRA

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I saw this on 30 Minute Meals with Rachael Ray and it looked so delicious i looked for it here, but it couldn't be found. So I added it! :)

Provided by SarahBelle9475

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/4 lb pancetta, diced
1 medium-large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 heads escarole, chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
1 (12 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
2 quarts chicken stock
3 cups water
1 lb ground beef, pork and veal, meat loaf mix
1 large egg
1/2-1 cup breadcrumbs
splash milk
1/2-1 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, plus some to pass at table
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 cup mini penne
1 lemon, zested, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a heavy bottomed soup pot heat olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add pancetta and cook until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Add onions and 2 cloves of garlic and saute 4 to 5 minutes then add the escarole and wilt. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Stir in beans, add stock and water and bring to boil.
  • While stock comes to a boil, combine meat, egg, bread crumbs, milk, a handful of cheese, fennel, allspice, parsley, salt and pepper. Combine and roll into 1-inch balls, and add to the soup. Cook 2 minutes then add in pasta and cook 6 minutes more.
  • Turn off the heat, garnish with lemon zest and serve with cheese passed at the table.

Dilruba Yasmin Doyel
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Sh Faizan Riaz
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but I really enjoyed this soup. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful.


Sifundocharitynkomonde Nkomonde
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Cheyanne Lavoie
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I love the fact that this soup is made with all fresh ingredients.


kayon Lee
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This soup is a little too salty for my taste.


Zara Gull
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I made this soup for my friends and they all loved it. They said it was the best soup they've ever had.


Isaac Balque
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and filling and the meatballs are so satisfying.


Suhail Altaf
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great.


Jagath Weerakoon
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This soup is just okay. The meatballs were a little dry and the broth was bland.


Bilolxon Djobirov
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make and always tastes great.


abdul muhith
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This soup is so comforting and delicious. I love the combination of the meatballs and the vegetables.


arman baghlani
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it.


Yüñg Døñ
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My family loved this soup! It was so easy to make and the meatballs were so flavorful.


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