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Creamy Minestrone and Meatballs

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Gourmet Mom
Updated Jun 28, 2021
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This minestrone is great to make in large batches and freeze for quick weeknight meals. A family favorite at our house! Serve with a crusty loaf of Pillsbury™ French Bread for a great & filling meal!

More About This Recipe

  • The leaves are changing, it's getting colder and we all start thinking about warm, delicious comfort foods!

    What are your favorite fall recipes? Do you love to throw something in the slow cooker to simmer all day?  Flavorful oven roasts with veggies? Creamy potato dishes? There are so many delicious flavors associated with Autumn!

Creamy Minestrone and Meatballs

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 lb. frozen Italian Meatballs (or make your own!)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 can (30 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 large zucchini, chopped
  • 1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz.) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
  • 48 oz. beef broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 1 jar (26 oz) spaghetti sauce
  • 8 oz small uncooked pasta

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté onion until translucent.
  • Step 
    2
    Reduce heat to medium-low. Add carrots and tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Add beans and remaining ingredients except cream cheese. Simmer 20 more minutes.
  • Step 
    4
    Add cream cheese and stir until incorporated.
  • Step 
    5
    Serve with crusty bread and enjoy!

Nutrition

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