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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
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

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Meatball Minestrone cont.

cup per serving.

Yield: about 2 quarts.

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