ITALIAN MEATBALL 'N' BEAN SOUP

Italian Meatball 'n' Bean Soup image

This is a taste sensation the whole family will love.-Amanda Bowyer, Caldwell, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large egg
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound ground turkey
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and bread crumbs. Crumble sausage and turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in batches; drain. , Transfer meatballs to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until a thermometer inserted in a meatball reaches 160°. If desired, top with additional sliced green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 529 calories, Fat 31g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 1273mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 27g protein.