MEATBALL MINESTRONE

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Just thinking about this soup simmering on the stove gets me hungry! The homemade meatballs are so tasty. -Esther Perea, Van Nuys, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) 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

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In large saucepan, brown meatballs on all sides until no longer pink. Drain. Add remaining ingredients except macaroni and parsley; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add macaroni; simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley. , If Cooking for Two: Freeze serving-size portions to enjoy later. 8 servings, 1 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 706mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.