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Meatball Minestrone

1 pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) kidney beans with liquid
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup sliced celery
1/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

In a mixing bowl, combine beef, egg, onion, crumbs, salt and pepper.
Shape into 30 1-in. balls. In large saucepan, brown meatballs on all
sides. Drain excess fat. Add remaining ingredients except macaroni
and parsley; cover and simmer 20 minutes. Add macaroni; simmer 10
minutes or until tender. Stir in parsley. If Cooking for Two:
Freeze serving-size portions to enjoy later.8 servings, 1 cup per
serving.

Yield: about 2 quarts.