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Meatball Minestrone

Cuisine Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 270kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package Carando Abruzzese style meatballs
  • 4 Tbsp oil divided
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 oz tomato paste
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • small piece Parmesan rind
  • 1 1/2 cups small pasta
  • 15 oz can navy beans rinsed and drained
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 2 cups kale chopped

Instructions

  • 1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in large sauté pan. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Remove from pan.
  • 2. Heat remaining 2 Tbsp oil in large stockpot. Add onion and carrots and cooking, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes or until beginning to soften. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil.
  • 4. Reduce heat to simmer and add browned meatballs, Italian seasoning, oregano and Parmesan rind. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Stir in pasta, beans, zucchini and kale. Cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 505mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g