Kittencal's Mini Meatball Minestrone Soup Recipe

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Kittencal's Mini Meatball Minestrone Soup

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Ingredients:

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3 -4 tbsp olive oil
2 -3 tbsp fresh minced garlic
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to suit heat level)
1 stalk celery, diced
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups chicken broth
4 cups tomato sauce (for a richer flavor use 2 cups each and crushed tomatoes)
1 (14 oz) can kidney beans, drained
1 (10 oz) can green beans, drained
2 cups chopped fresh spinach (rinsed over with cold water)
2 -3 medium zucchini, sliced thick (or coarsely chopped )
cooked small shell pasta ( use any amount desired , small shell pasta or macaroni will work fine)
1/3-1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (more for sprinkling )
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1/2 lb extra lean ground beef (or use half beef and pork)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped (use white part only )
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper

Directions:

For the meatballs; in a bowl combine all ingredients until blended.
Shape into 3/4-inch balls; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to add to the soup.
In a large pot heat olive oil over medium-high heat; add in garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
Add in onions, dried oregano and crushed chili flakes; saute for about 4 minutes, stirring.
Add in celery, carrots and tomato paste; saute stirring for 2-3 minutes stirring with a wooden spoon.
Add in chicken broth, tomato sauce, kidney beans, green beans, spinach leaves and zucchini; return to a boil.
Add in uncooked meatballs; bring to a simmer (do not stir for at least 20 minutes).
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours (after about 30 minutes of cooking season with salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste).
Add in cooked pasta and 1/3 to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese; stir to heat through (can add in more cheese if desired).
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	487.67 Kcal (2042 kJ)
Calories from fat	170.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.98g	29%
Cholesterol	96.24mg	32%
Sodium	2821.11mg	118%
Potassium	933.71mg	20%
Total Carbs	37.48g	12%
Sugars	15.61g	62%
Dietary Fiber	4.92g	20%
Protein	38.83g	78%
Vitamin C	18.5mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	10%
Iron	3.7mg	20%
Calcium	201mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.47 Kcal (555 kJ)
Calories from fat	46.41 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.16g	29%
Cholesterol	26.14mg	32%
Sodium	766.32mg	118%
Potassium	253.63mg	20%
Total Carbs	10.18g	12%
Sugars	4.24g	62%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	20%
Protein	10.55g	78%
Vitamin C	5mg	31%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	10%
Iron	1mg	20%
Calcium	54.6mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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