Meatball Minestrone

My sister made minestrone this week in her new kitchen so I thought I'd share my minestrone recipe, too.  My family doesn't really like the vegetarian recipe -- they love meatballs!  This is one of my easy "Canned Soup" recipes, you use a lot of cans to make it.  Very easy.

olive oil

1 onion, diced

2 stalks celery, chopped

1 can white beans, drained

1 can kidney beans, drained

1 can green beans, drained

2 cans diced tomatoes 

1 qt chicken stock 

24 meatballs 

1/2 c diced carrots

1-2 t Italian seasoning (I use less if I use a can of tomatoes with Italian seasoning or seasoned meatballs.)

1 zucchini, chopped

1 yellow squash, chopped

2 c small pasta

Parmesan cheese

Saute onion & celery in olive oil.  Add the beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, carrots, Italian seasoning, & meatballs.  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.  Add zucchini, squash, & pasta.  Simmer another 10-15 minutes.  Serve with grated Parmesan on top and some crusty French bread.  This is one of my family's FAVORITE meals in the winter!