Mini Meatball Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or a mix of parmesan and romano)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups tomato juice
2 cups green beans , cut into 1-inch pieces
3 carrots, sliced
1 (15 1/2 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 oz) can mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried )
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta, such as elbows

Directions:

To prepare the meatballs:
Preheat oven to 350.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and roll into 1/2 inch meatballs.
Place on a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes or until brown.
To prepare soup (while meatballs are cooking):.
Heat oil in a large stockpot. Saute the onions until softened and lightly brown, about 4 minutes.
Add garlic and saute 2 minutes longer.
Add stock, juice, green beans, carrots, kidney beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add meatballs.
Add pasta, cover pot, and cook about 10 minutes longer.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	169.48 Kcal (710 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.86g	12%
Cholesterol	43.96mg	15%
Sodium	374.39mg	16%
Potassium	423.65mg	9%
Total Carbs	13.3g	4%
Sugars	5.08g	20%
Dietary Fiber	1.85g	7%
Protein	12.4g	25%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	67.6mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	77.12 Kcal (323 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.19 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.58g	12%
Cholesterol	20mg	15%
Sodium	170.36mg	16%
Potassium	192.77mg	9%
Total Carbs	6.05g	4%
Sugars	2.31g	20%
Dietary Fiber	0.84g	7%
Protein	5.64g	25%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	20%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	30.8mg	7%

* 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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