Ron's Meatball Minestrone Recipe

Name: Ron's Meatball Minestrone
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef; ¼ cup Progresso Italian-style fine bread crumbs; 4 garlic cloves (crushed); 2 teaspoons salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 2 eggs (slightly beaten); ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves; ½ cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion (chopped coarsely); 58 ounces canned beef broth or 58 ounces homemade beef broth; 16 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon tsps italian seasoning; 16 ounces red kidney beans; 1 cup sliced carrot; 1 cup sliced celery; 1 medium zucchini, chopped; 1 cup medium pasta shell (or other soup pasta)

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef
¼ cup Progresso Italian-style fine bread crumbs
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
½ teaspoon dried basil leaves
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion (chopped coarsely)
58 ounces canned beef broth or 58 ounces homemade beef broth
16 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon tsps italian seasoning
16 ounces red kidney beans
1 cup sliced carrot
1 cup sliced celery
1 medium zucchini, chopped
1 cup medium pasta shell (or other soup pasta)

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped parsley, ground beef, bread crumbs, basil, egg, garlic, salt and pepper, do not overmix.
2
Shape into 1-inch balls, and either brown in olive oil for 15 minutes, or bake on a baking sheet in a 350 degree oven for approximately 20 minutes.
3
Set the meatballs aside.
4
In meatball drippings, or olive oil, saute onions, celery, carrots and zucchini for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add broth, tomatoes, and Italian seasoning; cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Stir in pasta and cover and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 10 minutes.
7
Add the meatballs to the simmering broth and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
8
(You may add a box of frozen chopped spinach with the meatballs, if you desire.
9
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1333

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef, ¼ cup Progresso Italian-style fine bread crumbs, 4 garlic cloves (crushed), 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Ron's 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.

Ron's Meatball Minestrone

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