Meatball Minestrone Soup

Name: Meatball Minestrone Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 0.33333334326744 cup milk; 0.33333334326744 cup bread crumbs; 1.5 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1.5 pounds ground beef; 4 cups beef broth; 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes; 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained; 2 cups chopped celery; 2 cups shredded cabbage; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small zucchini, chopped; 0.5 cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.25 teaspoon dried basil; 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 cup broken spaghetti

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This meatball minestrone is a friend and family favorite. It's even better the next day, if there's any left over! Serve with crusty bread and Parmesan cheese to top the soup.

Recipe by JEANJELLYBEAN

Updated on August 22, 2022

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

Meatballs:

⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ pounds ground beef

Soup:

4 cups beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
2 cups chopped celery
2 cups shredded cabbage
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small zucchini, chopped
½ cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried basil
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup broken spaghetti

Directions

Combine milk, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape into 36 to 48 meatballs.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
Combine beef broth, tomatoes, corn, celery, cabbage, onion, zucchini, wine, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Stir in browned meatballs. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in broken spaghetti and cook until tender, about 20 minutes more.

Cook's Note:

Use a combination of broth and water equal to 4 cups.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

342	Calories
15g	Fat
30g	Carbs
21g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 342
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 6g	29%
Cholesterol 53mg	18%
Sodium 954mg	41%
Total Carbohydrate 30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 4g	14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 21g
Vitamin C 21mg	104%
Calcium 102mg	8%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 742mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.