MEATBALL SOUP

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This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It's great for chilly days. -Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup uncooked tiny shell pasta
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Brown meatballs in a large saucepan; drain. Add broth, beans, tomatoes, carrot and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes., Add pasta; simmer until meat is no longer pink and pasta is tender, 10 minutes longer. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese. Freeze Option: Divide cooled soup in 1-1/2 cup portions; freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

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