Mini Meatball Minestrone Recipe

Name: Mini Meatball Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice (1 can); 1 cup shredded cabbage (napa or savoy); 2 small zucchini, sliced; 12 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained (1 can); 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 onion, chopped; ½ cup merlot; 2 tablespoons parsley; 1 tablespoon beef base or 1 tablespoon bouillon; 1 teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon basil; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 4 cups water; ¾ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 2 ounces broken spaghetti noodles; 1 12 lbs ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; ¼ cup milk; ⅓ cup breadcrumbs; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice (1 can)
1 cup shredded cabbage (napa or savoy)
2 small zucchini, sliced
12 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained (1 can)
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 onion, chopped
½ cup merlot
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon beef base or 1 tablespoon bouillon
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon basil
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups water
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 ounces broken spaghetti noodles
1 12 lbs ground beef
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup milk
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
grated parmesan cheese

1
In a dutch oven or large soup pot, combine all the ingredients for the soup except the spaghetti.
2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, combine all the meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
4
Shape into 20-24 tiny meatballs.
5
Pan fry the meatballs, shaking the pan often to keep the meatballs round, until brown.
6
Don't make the meatballs too small or they will break apart during cooking.
7
Drain off excess fat.
8
Add the meatballs to the soup.
9
Cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
10
Break the spaghetti noodles into 2 to 3 inch long pieces and add to the soup.
11
Cook until the spaghetti is done.
12
Serve with Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top of soup, as desired.

340

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice (1 can), 1 cup shredded cabbage (napa or savoy), 2 small zucchini, sliced, 12 ounces whole kernel corn, undrained (1 can), 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mini Meatball Minestrone

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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