For an even richer flavor, brown the meatballs in a little olive oil. Feel free to add other vegetables, such as carrots, green beans, or spinach. Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and crusty bread for dipping.
Meatball Minestrone Soup
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 30 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS6
A hearty and comforting Meatball Minestrone Soup, brimming with savory meatballs, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. This soup is a complete meal in a bowl, perfect for a cozy night in and even better the next day!
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate30 g
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Cholesterol53 mg
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Fiber4 g
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Protein21 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium954 mg
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Sugar7 g
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Fat15 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
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StepIn a large bowl, combine milk, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Add ground beef and mix thoroughly until well combined. Shape the mixture into 36 to 48 meatballs. (Prep time: 15 minutes)
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StepHeat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. In batches, cook the meatballs until browned on all sides, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer the browned meatballs to a plate and set aside. (Cook time: 20 minutes)
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StepIn a large pot, combine beef broth, whole peeled tomatoes (crush them slightly with your hands as you add them), corn, celery, cabbage, onion, zucchini, dry red wine, dried parsley, dried oregano, dried basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the browned meatballs. Bring the soup to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 35 to 40 minutes. (Cook time: 40 minutes)
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StepStir in the broken spaghetti and continue to cook until the pasta is tender, about 20 minutes more. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. (Cook time: 20 minutes)
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Lauriane Bode
Jul 1, 2025The red wine really makes a difference in the flavor of the soup.
Torrance Vonrueden
Jul 1, 2025I added some diced carrots and kidney beans to the soup, and it turned out great!
Penelope Shields
Jul 1, 2025I made a big batch of this and froze half of it for later. It reheated perfectly!
Cornelius Dare
Jun 29, 2025I used Italian sausage instead of ground beef, and it added a nice depth of flavor.
Brooklyn Mcglynn
Jun 29, 2025The meatballs were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lucienne Turcotte
Jun 29, 2025This soup is amazing! My family loved it, and it was so easy to make.
Ada Altenwerth
Jun 28, 2025This is now a staple in our house. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Yazmin Emard
Jun 28, 2025Next time, I'll try adding some kale for extra nutrients.