Italian Wedding Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
3 tbsp olive oil
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 lb fresh green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces
8 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 beef bouillon cubes
1 tsp salt
1 package (12 oz) frozen fully cooked italian meatballs
1 can (15 oz) white kidney or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (6 oz) fresh baby spinach , torn
2 cups cooked ditalini or other small pasta
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a stockpot, saute the onion, celery and carrots in oil until tender. Add the cabbage, potatoes and green beans; cook and stir 5 minutes longer. Add the water, tomatoes, bouillon and salt; bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through.
Stir in the beans, spinach and pasta; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with cheese. Yield: 12 servings (5 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	237.55 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.76g	9%
Cholesterol	5.16mg	2%
Sodium	1349.33mg	56%
Potassium	545.32mg	12%
Total Carbs	31.97g	11%
Sugars	4.74g	19%
Dietary Fiber	4.19g	17%
Protein	14.39g	29%
Vitamin C	19.5mg	32%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	11%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	121.7mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	33 Kcal (138 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.8g	9%
Cholesterol	0.72mg	2%
Sodium	187.46mg	56%
Potassium	75.76mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.44g	11%
Sugars	0.66g	19%
Dietary Fiber	0.58g	17%
Protein	2g	29%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	32%
Iron	0.2mg	8%
Calcium	16.9mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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