Streamline Beef Minestrone Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 lb. ground turkey
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can Italian style stewed tomatoes, broken up
1 (13 3/4 oz.) can single strength beef broth
1 c. frozen mixed vegetables
3/4 c. fresh zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 c. shell-shaped pasta
3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper

Preparation

Combine tomatoes, beef broth, vegetables and pasta in large pot.
Bring to boil, reduce heat to medium and cook until pasta is tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir occasionally.
Meanwhile, combine ground beef and turkey, 2 tablespoons cheese, garlic powder and red pepper.
Form 24 meatballs with mixture and put on microwave-safe baking dish.
Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on High 3 1/2 to 4 minutes, stir after 2 minutes.
Put meatballs in soup and stir to combine.
Cover and let stand 5 minutes.
Garnish with remaining cheese.
Yields 4 servings.