MEATBALLS MINESTRONE SOUP 
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
Salt and pepper
4 c. water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
3/4 c. diced onion
3/4 c. diced celery
1 tsp. Italian seasoning or oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1 can stewed tomatoes, broken up
1 can great northern beans
1 can or 1 lb. frozen vegetables
1/2 of 7 oz. pkg. spaghetti, broken into 2 inch lengths
Parmesan cheese

Season ground beef with salt and pepper and make into meatballs the size of walnuts. Put in a Dutch oven. Add water, bouillon cubes, bay leaf, onion, celery, Italian seasoning, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, beans, and vegetables. Bring to a boil again, add spaghetti. Cook until spaghetti is done. Let sit awhile before serving. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Serve with garlic bread.

 

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