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Mindless Meatball Minestrone Recipe

Mindless Meatball Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 can (14oz or so) chicken broth , fat free if you want
1 can ( ditto ) beef broth , also ff if that's your thing
2 cups frozen mixed (or leftover) vegetables
1 can (14oz- ish) diced or stewed tomatoes, undrained
20 already-cooked meatballs, defrosted if frozen
1/2 cup small pasta , or spaghetti/linguini/angel hair, broken into 1 to2-inch lengths
1 can (15oz or so) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp (or more) garlic powder
1/4 cup grated or shredded parmesan

Directions:

Pour the 2 broths nto a dutch oven or soup pot, and place it over high heat. While it is heating, add the tomatoes, frozen vegetables, pasta, and meatballs. Cover the pot & bring to a boil, about 10 minutes.
Rinse and drain the beans.
When the soup is boiling, scrape any pasta that's stuck to the bottom of the pan,add the beans, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
Reduce the heat to medium or medium-high, and simmer about 5 more minutes, until the pasta is tender and the flavors have blended.
Serve immediately, garnishing each bowl with a tablespoon of parmesan.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	65.34 Kcal (274 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.98g	3%
Cholesterol	3.85mg	1%
Sodium	96.04mg	4%
Potassium	143.31mg	3%
Total Carbs	9.46g	3%
Sugars	0.18g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.75g	11%
Protein	3.76g	8%
Vitamin C	6.2mg	10%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	59.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	89.39 Kcal (374 kJ)
Calories from fat	24.32 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.7g	3%
Cholesterol	5.27mg	1%
Sodium	131.38mg	4%
Potassium	196.05mg	3%
Total Carbs	12.94g	3%
Sugars	0.24g	1%
Dietary Fiber	3.76g	11%
Protein	5.14g	8%
Vitamin C	8.5mg	10%
Iron	1.1mg	4%
Calcium	80.8mg	6%

* 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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