Meatball Minestrone

By á-1590

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey or beef
• 1 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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-in. balls.
2. 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. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
If Cooking for Two: Freeze serving-size portions to enjoy later. 8 servings, 1 cup per serving.