Ingredients
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3 - 4
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2 - 3
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2
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2
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1
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1
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4
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2
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4
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4
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Directions
Kittencal’s Mini Meatball Minestrone Soup,This is a delicious rich soup that will need a longer cooking time then most soups and tastes even better the next day it’s really a meal in itself, I serve it with garlic bread on the side — to save some time prepare the meatballs up to a day ahead, the meatball mixture may be doubled if desired, if you don’t use all the meatballs then freeze for another time and just drop them into the soup frozen — 1/4 to 1/3 cup dry red wine may be added to the soup :),I guess I am in the minority on this one. It was OK but not great. It is very thick, more like a stew. After two hours simmering on the stove, the carrots and celery were still hard. The meatballs tasted kind of bland. If I were to do it again, I would brown the meatballs first. I think I prefer a traditional minestrone to this.,Kittencal does it again! used to not be a huge fan of minestrone soup but this recipe has converted me over. It smells soooo good when its cooking, and I love that its thick and not thin like many other soups I have had. Having these leftovers again tonight for dinner and cant wait!
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Steps
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1
Done
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For the Meatballs; in a Bowl Combine All Ingredients Until Blended. |
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2
Done
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Shape Into 3/4-Inch Balls; Cover With Plastic Wrap and Refrigerate Until Ready to Add to the Soup. |
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3
Done
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in a Large Pot Heat Olive Oil Over Medium-High Heat; Add in Garlic and Saute For 2 Minutes. |
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4
Done
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Add in Onions, Dried Oregano and Crushed Chili Flakes; Saute For About 4 Minutes, Stirring. |
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5
Done
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Add in Celery, Carrots and Tomato Paste; Saute Stirring For 2-3 Minutes Stirring With a Wooden Spoon. |
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6
Done
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Add in Chicken Broth, Tomato Sauce, Kidney Beans, Green Beans, Spinach Leaves and Zucchini; Return to a Boil. |
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7
Done
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Add in Uncooked Meatballs; Bring to a Simmer (do not Stir For at Least 20 Minutes). |
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8
Done
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Reduce Heat to Low, Cover and Simmer For About 1-1/2 to 2 Hours (after About 30 Minutes of Cooking Season With Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Taste). |
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9
Done
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Add in Cooked Pasta and 1/3 to 1/2 Cup Parmesan Cheese; Stir to Heat Through (can Add in More Cheese If Desired). |
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10
Done
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Ladle Into Bowls and Sprinkle With More Parmesan Cheese. |
