Mini Meatball Minestrone Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb lean ground turkey
1 tbsp garlic paste
1 tsp dried chili pepper flakes (to taste)
2 tsp italian spices
1 tsp salt
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 (32 oz) containers low-fat chicken broth
1 (28 oz) can italian-style diced tomatoes
1/2 lb frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
4 oz sliced mushrooms
1 (16 oz) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium potatoes, chopped
1/4 cup pesto sauce
1/2 lb small shell pasta , orzo, elbows , alphabet , etc
salt and pepper
parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a medium sized bowl combine the ground meat, garlic, chili peppers, italian seasoning & salt.
Using a melon baller or your hands form small meatballs.
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan and cook the meatballs on medium heat until they are nicely browned on all sides. About 5 minutes.
Add the onion and fry for an additional 3-5 minutes. Set aside.
In a large soup pot or crockpot combine the remaining ingredients except pasta. Add the meatballs and stir gently to mix well.
Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until all the veggies are tender and tasty about 45 minutes or if using a crockpot 4-5 hours on high, 8 hours on low.
Cook the pasta according to package directions.
When the veggies are tender place 1/4 cup cooked pasta in a bowl, fill with soup and sprinkle with parmesian or romano cheese.
Excellent if served with crusty bread and a salad!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	154.8 Kcal (648 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.36g	10%
Cholesterol	36.14mg	12%
Sodium	315.24mg	13%
Potassium	356.13mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.93g	5%
Sugars	2.51g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.35g	9%
Protein	11.26g	23%
Vitamin C	4.2mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	17%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	82.8mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.4 Kcal (416 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.77 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.09g	10%
Cholesterol	23.21mg	12%
Sodium	202.41mg	13%
Potassium	228.67mg	8%
Total Carbs	8.95g	5%
Sugars	1.61g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.51g	9%
Protein	7.23g	23%
Vitamin C	2.7mg	7%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	17%
Iron	0.9mg	8%
Calcium	53.2mg	8%

* 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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