Maggie's Magnificent Meatball Minestrone Recipe

Ingredients

  • Meatballs:
  • 4 lbs. ground beef
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 envelopes Lipton Onion Soup Mix
  • 1/2 c. bread crumbs
  • Soup Base:
  • 3 32 oz. boxes beef broth
  • 2 32 oz. boxes chicken broth
  • 1 46 oz. bottle spicy vegetable juice (V-8)
  • 1/2 c. red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 c. port wine
  • Other Ingredients:
  • 1 11 oz. box barley (quick-cooking works)
  • 2 pkgs. (5 each) sweet Italian sausage links, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 c. sliced button mushrooms
  • 3 lg. onions, chopped
  • 1-1/2 c. baby carrots, cut into thirds
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded & chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded & chopped
  • 2 16 oz. cans green beans
  • 2 16 oz. can kidney beans
  • 2 c. fresh, frozen or canned corn
  • Garnish:
  • Crutons
  • Grated parmesan cheese

Description

This Makes A HUGE Stockpot Because The Friends I Cook This Delicious, Hearty Soup For Want It ALL The Time. I Use Barley Instead Of The Traditional Pasta Or Rice Because Leftovers Freeze & Reheat Very Well. Adjust The Veggie Mix To Your Own

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