MEATBALL MINESTRONE

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This is a delicious soup that I often serve as a main dish with some French or Italian bread. I do like to add some sugar to taste because we like a sweeten up the sauce a little. I have to admit I sometimes cheat and use frozen meatballs and it comes out just fine. I also double the recipe because it is so good. Recipe is from Taste of Home's "The Best of Country Cooking" cookbook, second edition.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Beans

Time 1h

Yield 2 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup dried Italian breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water or 2 1/2 cups beef broth
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
parmesan cheese (optional)
sugar, to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • In mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 30 1-inch balls.
  • In large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides. Drain excess fat.
  • Add remaining ingredients except macaroni and parsley; cover and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Add macaroni; simmer 10 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.1, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 123.7, Sodium 1720.6, Carbohydrate 34.9, Fiber 9, Sugar 8.6, Protein 32.3

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