Mini Meatball Minestrone Recipe

Name: Mini Meatball Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Soup:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups diced onion; 3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced carrot; 3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced celery; 3/4 cup (1/2-inch) cubed parsnip; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups chopped Swiss chard; 1 cup dry red wine; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 (32-ounce) container lower-sodium beef broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano; Mini meatballs:; 1 pound ground turkey; 3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Remaining ingredients:; 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1 ounce grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

Soup:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups diced onion
3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced carrot
3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced celery
3/4 cup (1/2-inch) cubed parsnip
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chopped Swiss chard
1 cup dry red wine
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (32-ounce) container lower-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano
Mini meatballs:
1 pound ground turkey
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Remaining ingredients:
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 ounce grated fresh Parmesan cheese (optional)

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To prepare soup, heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 4 ingredients (through garlic); saute 6 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chard; saute 1 minute or until wilted. Stir in wine and next 4 ingredients (through tomatoes). Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
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To prepare meatballs, combine turkey and next 6 ingredients (through egg) in a bowl. Shape meat mixture by tablespoonfuls into 30 meatballs. Add meatballs and chickpeas to soup. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover and cook 12 minutes or until meatballs are done. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup basil.
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Ladle soup into bowls, and sprinkle evenly with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
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Tip: If your family loves this recipe as much as ours does, make a double batch on the weekend, and use it all week long.
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Kids Can Help: With clean hands, kids can help make the meatballs.

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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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Soup:, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups diced onion, 3/4 cup (1/2-inch) sliced carrot, and more.

Yes, Mini Meatball Minestrone 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.

Mini Meatball Minestrone

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