MEATBALL MINESTRONE

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Make and share this Meatball Minestrone recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained and divided
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix (Knorr's)
60 -64 frozen cooked meatballs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
shredded parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Saute garlic in hot oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add in 2 cans beans and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil.
  • ADd in vegetable soup mix; stir until dissolves.
  • Add in meatballs, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; return to a boil.
  • Add in rotini; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
  • Add in remaining beans and spinach; cook 5 more minutes.
  • Ladle into soup bowls; garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602.1, Fat 8.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 0.3, Sodium 2423.3, Carbohydrate 99.3, Fiber 20.8, Sugar 8.9, Protein 32.6

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