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Hearty Minestrone With Meatballs

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Ground beef or Italian sausage
  • 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 can Cannellini beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
  • 1 cup Diced zucchini
  • 1 cup Chopped carrots
  • 1 cup Chopped celery
  • 1 cup Small pasta (ditalini, elbow macaroni, etc.)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the dried oregano and dried basil. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the cannellini beans, zucchini, carrots, and celery to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in the pasta and cook until it is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
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