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Meatball Minestrone
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 50 Minutes
Servings: 4
From Southern Living. A quick, satisfying family meal.
Ingredients:
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 (15 ounce) cans cannellini beans, undrained and divided
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope vegetable soup mix (knorr's)
60 -64 frozen cooked meatballs
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
1 (10 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn
shredded parmesan cheese
chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Saute garlic in hot oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
2. Add in 2 cans beans and chicken broth; bring mixture to a boil.
3. ADd in vegetable soup mix; stir until dissolves.
4. Add in meatballs, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes; return to a boil.
5. Add in rotini; cook, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
6. Add in remaining beans and spinach; cook 5 more minutes.
7. Ladle into soup bowls; garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley.
By RecipeOfHealth.com