How to Make Meatball Minestrone Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

Meatball minestrone soup is the perfect comfort food for a chilly day. This hearty and filling soup is packed full of flavor and is guaranteed to warm you up from the inside out. It's a classic Italian dish that brings together the comforting flavors of meatballs, vegetables, and pasta in a delicious tomato broth.

One of the best things about meatball minestrone soup is that it's incredibly versatile. You can customize it to suit your tastes and dietary preferences by using different ...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
  • 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
  • 2 cups chopped celery
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • ½ cup dry red wine
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup broken spaghetti

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine milk, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in a large bowl. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape into 36 to 48 meatballs.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Combine beef broth, tomatoes, corn, celery, cabbage, onion, zucchini, wine, parsley, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large pot. Stir in browned meatballs. Simmer soup until vegetables are tender, 35 to 40 minutes. Stir in broken spaghetti and cook until tender, about 20 minutes more.
  • Nutrition

    342 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 53mg
    • Sodium: 954mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 102mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 742mg