Minestrone with Mucho Meatballs - Canadian Beef

Ingredients

• 1 slice white or whole wheat bread, crust removed
• 1 pkg (900 mL) sodium-reduced chicken broth
• 1 lb (0.45 kg) Extra Lean or Lean Ground Beef
• ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) ground pepper
• 1 ½ tsp (7 mL) dried Italian herb seasoning
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 celery stalk, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) chili pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (213 mL) tomato sauce
• 3 cups (750 mL) chopped kale
• ½ cup (125 mL) broken whole wheat spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese