Tuscan Beef Meatball and White Bean Soup
Enjoy this hearty Tuscan-style Ground Beef meatball soup chock-full of vegetables, beans and grains.
Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients: 21
Ingredients
Meatballs:
Soup:
Serving Suggestion:
Preparation
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Step 1
Combine all Meatball ingredients in a large bowl; mixing lightly but thoroughly. Roll beef mixture into 48 small meatballs, about 1/2 ounce each. Cover and refrigerate.
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Step 2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place baguette slices on shallow-rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle slices with Parmesan cheese. Bake 8 to 9 minutes until cheese is melted and begins to brown. Set aside to cool.
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Step 3
Heat oil in 5-quart stockpot over medium heat until hot. Add onion, carrots and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are soft. Add broth, rind, rosemary and thyme and bring to a boil. Gently add prepared meatballs, farro and beans to stockpot. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 20 to 25 minutes or until farro is soft and meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally. Remove herb sprigs and rind. Skim fat, if desired. Stir in kale and cook 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired. Serve with Parmesan baguette slices and additional Parmesan cheese, as desired.
Nutrition Information
431 Calories
3.5g SAT FAT
32g PROTEIN
5.4 mg IRON
4 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving, 1-2/3 cups: 431 Calories; 86.4 Calories from fat; 9.6g Total Fat (3.5 g Saturated Fat; 0.1 g Trans Fat; 1 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 71 mg Cholesterol; 1732 mg Sodium; 55 g Total Carbohydrate; 7.5 g Dietary Fiber; 32.1 g Protein; 194 mg Calcium; 5.4 mg Iron; 498 mg Potassium; 0.4 mg Riboflavin; 6.9 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 1.7 mcg Vitamin B12; 251 mg Phosphorus; 4 mg Zinc; 25.9 mcg Selenium; 79.7 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Iron, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Calcium, Potassium, and Choline.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
For more information on degree of doneness and other cooking tips.
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