Mini Meatball Minestrone Recipe

Name: Mini Meatball Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb lean hamburger; 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (to taste); 2 teaspoons Italian spices; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 (32 ounce) containers low-fat chicken broth; 1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes; 12 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained; 4 ounces sliced mushrooms; 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 medium potatoes, chopped; ¼ cup pesto sauce; 12 lb small shell pasta, orzo, elbows, alphabet, etc; salt and pepper; parmesan cheese or romano cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb lean hamburger
1 tablespoon garlic paste or 6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (to taste)
2 teaspoons Italian spices
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (32 ounce) containers low-fat chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can Italian-style diced tomatoes
12 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
¼ cup pesto sauce
12 lb small shell pasta, orzo, elbows, alphabet, etc
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese or romano cheese, shredded

1
In a medium sized bowl combine the ground meat, garlic, chili peppers, italian seasoning & salt.
2
Using a melon baller or your hands form small meatballs.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the meatballs on medium heat until they are nicely browned on all sides.
4
About 5 minutes.
5
Add the onion and fry for an additional 3-5 minutes.
6
Set aside.
7
In a large soup pot or crockpot combine the remaining ingredients except pasta.
8
Add the meatballs and stir gently to mix well.
9
Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until all the veggies are tender and tasty about 45 minutes or if using a crockpot 4-5 hours on high, 8 hours on low.
10
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
11
When the veggies are tender place 1/4 cup cooked pasta in a bowl, fill with soup and sprinkle with parmesian or romano cheese.
12
Excellent if served with crusty bread and a salad!

5791

kcal

Calories

Fat

1090

Carbs

266

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb lean hamburger, 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 6 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (to taste), 2 teaspoons Italian spices, 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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