Minestrone Mix-Up Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb fresh spinach, washed, trimmed and finely chopped
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1-1/2 lb ground turkey or beef
1 to 2 tbsp canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (16 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 cup sliced carrots
1 can (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
8 cups water
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
tomato juice , optional

Directions:

In a bowl, combine the spinach, bread crumbs, egg, salt and pepper; add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls.
Heat oil in Dutch oven or large soup kettle; brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and keep warm. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, celery, carrots, beans, spices and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in macaroni and meatballs; cook 15 minutes longer or until the meatballs are cooked and the macaroni is tender. If soup is too thick, thin with tomato juice if desired. Yield: 8-10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	217.3 Kcal (910 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.86g	12%
Cholesterol	65.41mg	22%
Sodium	346.76mg	14%
Potassium	567.17mg	12%
Total Carbs	17.69g	6%
Sugars	2.31g	9%
Dietary Fiber	2.81g	11%
Protein	19.81g	40%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	104.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	57.83 Kcal (242 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.09g	12%
Cholesterol	17.41mg	22%
Sodium	92.29mg	14%
Potassium	150.95mg	12%
Total Carbs	4.71g	6%
Sugars	0.61g	9%
Dietary Fiber	0.75g	11%
Protein	5.27g	40%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	26%
Iron	0.8mg	16%
Calcium	27.8mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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