Ingredients for Meatball Minestrone
- Garlic Cloves
- Olive Oil
- Cannellini Beans
- Kidney Beans
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce) vegetable soup mix
- 1 pound pre-made meatballs, or homemade meatballs (recipe not included)
- Diced Tomatoes With Basil Oregano And Garlic
- Dry Crushed Red Pepper
- Rotini Pasta
- Carrot
- Fresh Spinach
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Parsley
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How to Make Meatball Minestrone
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add 3 cans of cannellini beans and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the vegetable soup mix until completely dissolved.
- Add the meatballs, diced tomatoes, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped carrots. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
- Add rotini pasta. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, or until pasta is cooked through.
- Stir in the remaining can of cannellini beans and fresh spinach.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or a drizzle of olive oil, if desired.
- Serve hot with breadsticks, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
100 g
Sugar
35g
Fat
8g
Carbs
33g
