Meatball Minestrone Soup Recipe

Name: Meatball Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 onion, roughly chopped; 1 large potato, roughly chopped Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09; 1 large carrot, roughly chopped; 1 large stick celery, chopped; 500g bacon bones Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06; 1 litre water; 425g can tomatoes, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09; 1 1/2 tablespoons VEGEMITE; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; pepper to taste; Meatballs; 300g minced beef Safeway 1 lb For $5.99 thru 02/09; 1/4 cup KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs; 1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley; extra KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese, for sprinkling

Servings: persons

Soup
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, roughly chopped
1 large potato, roughly chopped Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 large stick celery, chopped
500g bacon bones Rite Aid 2 For $7.00 thru 02/06
1 litre water
425g can tomatoes, chopped Safeway 1 lb For $1.29 thru 02/09
1 1/2 tablespoons VEGEMITE
1 tablespoon tomato paste
pepper to taste
Meatballs
300g minced beef Safeway 1 lb For $5.99 thru 02/09
1/4 cup KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
extra KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese, for sprinkling

1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat.
2
Add the onion, potato, carrot and celery to the pan and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add bones, water, tomatoes, Vegemite* and paste.
4
Bring to the boil then cover and simmer for 50 minutes.
5
Combine the mince, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg and herbs in a bowl.
6
Form into 18 balls.
7
Heat the remaining oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat.
8
Cook meatballs 8-10 minutes or until cooked.
9
Add to soup along with fresh parsley and serve topped with extra parmesan.

1051

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 onion, roughly chopped, 1 large potato, roughly chopped Safeway 2 pkg For $5.00 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatball Minestrone Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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