The BEST Italian Meatball Minestrone - Mad Creations Hub

Ingredients

• 200 g beef mince
• 200 g pork mince
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 30 g butter
• 15 g olive oil
• 1/4 cup onion (diced (50g))
• 2 rashers bacon (diced (100g))
• 1 chorizo sausage (finely chopped)
• 1/4 cup carrot (diced (35g) optional)
• 3/4 cup zucchini (diced (100g))
• 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 400 g diced tomatoes (fresh or tinned, I use Ardmona Rich & Thick)
• 1/4 cup roasted red peppers (finely diced)
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 300 g beef broth (or stock)
• 1/4 cup parmesan (grated)
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves to garnish