ZESTY MEATBALL NOODLE SOUP

Zesty Meatball Noodle Soup image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 14 ounce can chicken broth
1 10 ounce can diced tomatoes with green chilies*
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 ounces fresh fettuccine, cut into 2-inch lengths
1 large zucchini, diced

Steps:

Combine broth, tomatoes, 1 teaspoon of the garlic and the cumin in a pot. Cover and bring to a boil; simmer 5 minutes.
Combine remaining garlic, the beef, 1/2 cup of the cheese, the salt and pepper in a bowl with hands. Shape into 3/4-inch meatballs.
Add meatballs to broth. Cover and simmer 4 minutes. Add fettuccine and zucchini; bring to a boil. Simmer 2 minutes more, until fettuccine and zucchini are tender. Serve with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Makes 4 servings.