Best Mindless Meatball Minestrone Recipes

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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

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.

EASY MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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"As the busy parents of two boys, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick meals," writes Linda de Beaudrap of Calgary, Alberta. "You don't have to thaw the frozen meatballs for this satisfying soup, so you can have it on the table in minutes."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
2 tablespoons beef bouillon granules
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 ounces spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked homestyle meatballs
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil; add spaghetti. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until spaghetti is tender. Add the meatballs and tomatoes; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 736mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

KETO ITALIAN MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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I just had to make a keto Italian Meatball Minestrone Soup recipe. Who doesn't love a great soup (and meatballs) without all the carbs. I am a big fan of this super easy slow cooked keto soup.

Provided by Megan Ellam

Categories     Lunch and Dinner

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 22

200 g beef mince
200 g pork mince
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper (to taste)
30 g butter
15 g olive oil
1/4 cup onion (diced (50g))
2 rashers bacon (diced (100g))
1 chorizo sausage (finely chopped)
1/4 cup carrot (diced (35g) optional)
3/4 cup zucchini (diced (100g))
2 tsp Italian Seasoning
2 tsp smoked paprika
400 g diced tomatoes (fresh or tinned, I use Ardmona Rich & Thick)
1/4 cup roasted red peppers (finely diced)
1 tbsp tomato paste
300 g beef broth (or stock)
1/4 cup parmesan (grated)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl place all meatball ingredients. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the seasonings through the mince. The mince needs to be well kneaded to hold together in the soup.
  • Pinch off a small piece of the meat mixture and gently roll between your hands to form meatballs (about 2 teaspoons each) and place onto a small tray. Continue shaping until all the meat is used. Cover and place into the fridge. Note 1.
  • Place butter and oil in large saucepan, crockpot, slow cooker or Instant Pot. Heat over moderate heat until butter has melted.
  • Add onion, bacon, chorizo, carrot and zucchini and sauté until vegetables are softened.
  • Add paprika, Italian Seasoning, tomatoes, peppers, tomato paste, and broth to bacon mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce to low/slow and add meatballs to stock.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours. See Note 2.
  • When soup is ready meatballs should very tender. Season well.
  • Serve with grated parmesan and mozzarella. Garnish with parsley and basil.
  • Place all meatball ingredients into mixer bowl and mix 6 sec/speed 10.
  • Pinch off a small piece of the meat mixture and gently roll between your hands to form meatballs (about 2 teaspoons each) and place onto a small tray. Continue shaping until all the meat is used. Cover and place into the fridge. Note 1.
  • Place onion into mixer bowl and chop 3 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides of bowl.
  • Add butter, olive oil, bacon, chorizo, carrot and zucchini. Cook 6 min/Varoma/reverse stir. Pour into a small bowl.
  • Insert Blade Cover. Add paprika, Italian Seasoning, tomatoes, peppers, tomato paste, broth and bacon mixture into mixer bowl. Cook 15 min/Varoma/revers/speed 1.
  • Place meatballs into soup (careful not to go over the max level). Slow cook/6 hours (TM6) or 99 min/95℃/reverse/speed 1 and repeat.
  • When soup is ready meatballs should very tender. Season well.
  • Serve with grated parmesan and mozzarella. Garnish with parsley and basil.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serve, Calories 567 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 46 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 123 mg, Sodium 732 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g

MINI MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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This soup is absolutely delicious! A family favorite, my 4 year old son calls it "Meaty Meatball Yummy Soup". It's packed with healthy veggies, which you can vary according to your family's taste. Don't let the long ingredient list fool you - it is simple and quick to prepare with ingredients you usually have on hand. You can substitute fresh vegetables for the canned; I created this in winter when I had more canned and frozen items on hand than fresh. Leave the meatballs out if you are short on time or want to skip the meat. You can also make the meatballs in advance and freeze them to add later. We like to serve this with a fresh green salad and good multi grain bread.

Provided by InkysChef

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (or a mix of Parmesan and Romano)
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups tomato juice or 2 cups vegetable juice
2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 carrots, sliced
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 tsp. dried)
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup uncooked small shell pasta, such as elbows

Steps:

  • To prepare the meatballs:
  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and roll into 1/2 inch meatballs.
  • Place on a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes or until brown.
  • To prepare soup (while meatballs are cooking):.
  • Heat oil in a large stockpot. Saute the onions until softened and lightly brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic and saute 2 minutes longer.
  • Add stock, juice, green beans, carrots, kidney beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat and simmer on medium low for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add meatballs.
  • Add pasta, cover pot, and cook about 10 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.6, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 591.2, Carbohydrate 20.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.5, Protein 14.3

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

MEATBALL MINESTRONE WITH PESTO



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Combine meatballs with minestrone soup to make this easy, filling one pot. It takes just 25 minutes from prep to plate so makes an ideal midweek meal

Provided by Anna Glover

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tbsp olive oil
12 beef meatballs
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery stick, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1⁄2 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
400g can chopped tomatoes
400g can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
100g pasta shapes or rice
800ml low-salt vegetable or chicken stock
dash of vinegar or pinch of sugar (optional)
4 tbsp pesto
1⁄2 small bunch of basil, leaves picked (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan and fry the meatballs all over until browned. Remove and set aside on a plate. Add the carrot, celery and onion to the pan, and fry for 10 mins until soft. Stir in the garlic, oregano and bay. Tip in the tomatoes, beans, pasta and stock. Bring to a simmer.
  • Add the meatballs back to the pan and cook until the pasta is tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Season, and add a dash of vinegar or a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, if you like. Ladle into four bowls, then swirl a spoon of pesto into each. Top with the basil to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

MINDLESS MEATBALL MINESTRONE



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Easy meatball minestrone soup.

Provided by kellyclark82

Categories     Minestrone Soup

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ cup elbow macaroni
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.8 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 77.2 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 8.8 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1264.3 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

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