Maggie's Magnificent Meatball Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Maggie's Magnificent Meatball Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb ground beef; 3 medium eggs; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 envelopes Lipton onion soup mix; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 3 box beef broth (32 oz. each); 2 box chicken broth (32 oz. each); 46 oz spicy vegetable juice (V8); 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 1/2 cup port wine; 1 box (11 oz.) barley (quick-cooking barley works); 2 packages (5 each) sweet Italian sausage links, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 cup sliced mushrooms; 3 large onions, chopped; 1 1/2 cup baby carrots, cut into thirds; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 2 can (16 oz.) green beans; 2 can (16 oz.) kidney beans; 2 cup fresh or frozen corn; 1 Crutons; 1 Fresh grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 lb ground beef
3 medium eggs
2 tsp garlic powder
2 envelopes Lipton onion soup mix
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
3 box beef broth (32 oz. each)
2 box chicken broth (32 oz. each)
46 oz spicy vegetable juice (V8)
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup port wine
1 box (11 oz.) barley (quick-cooking barley works)
2 packages (5 each) sweet Italian sausage links, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cup sliced mushrooms
3 large onions, chopped
1 1/2 cup baby carrots, cut into thirds
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 can (16 oz.) green beans
2 can (16 oz.) kidney beans
2 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 Crutons
1 Fresh grated parmesan cheese

1
In large bowl, mix together the meatball ingredients.
2
Shape into bite-sized meatballs (I use a small cookie dough scoop) and place in baking dish.
3
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes.
4
Drain excess fat.
5
Pour soup base ingredients into HUGE (7.5 quart) stockpot.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat to medium.
8
Add the barley, carrots, bell peppers, beans, and corn.
9
Stir then cover.
10
In large electric skillet, heat 2 T. vegetable oil.
11
Add onions and fry for about 15 minutes, then add the sausage and fry another 15 minutes.
12
Add the mushrooms, stir, and cook 10 minutes more.
13
Add this mixture to your pot of soup, add the prepared meatballs, stir, cover and simmer several hours until carrots are tender.

2034

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

121

Carbs

144

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb ground beef, 3 medium eggs, 2 tsp garlic powder, 2 envelopes Lipton onion soup mix, and more.

Yes, Maggie's Magnificent Meatball Minestrone Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maggie's Magnificent Meatball Minestrone Soup

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