"As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup with meatballs and pasta does the trick. Best of all, the whole family loves it! —Kymm Wills, Phoenix, AZ..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 medium carrots, sliced
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2 celery ribs, sliced
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1 small onion, chopped
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1 bay leaf
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
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1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
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2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 cups water
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3/4 cup dry red wine or additional water
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3/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta
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4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
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Grated Parmesan cheese