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

There are few things more comforting than a warm bowl of soup, and this Mindless Meatball Minestrone is the perfect dish to warm you up on a chilly day. Loaded with hearty vegetables, tender meatballs, and a rich, flavorful broth, this soup is a complete meal in a bowl.

What sets this recipe apart is the "mindless" aspect - it's incredibly easy to make and requires minimal effort. With just a few simple ingredients and some hands-off cooking time, you can have a delicious and satisfyi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 (18 ounce) package frozen meatballs
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • ½ cup elbow macaroni
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat chicken broth and beef broth in a large Dutch oven or stock pot; add meatballs, vegetables, tomatoes, and macaroni. Cover Dutch oven and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Remove cover and stir.
  • Stir kidney beans and Italian seasoning into soup; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, stirring frequently, until macaroni is tender, 6 to 7 minutes. Ladle soup into 6 bowls; garnish each with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese.
  • Nutrition

    368 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 162mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 586mg