Crockpot Italian Meatball Soup

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 4
Crockpot Italian Meatball Soup recipe perfect for cold winter nights
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Prep

15 min

Cook

6 hrs 20 min

Ready In

6 hrs 35 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 bag frozen meatballs , precooked and thawed
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion , chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves , minced
5 cans chicken broth
1 cup water
1 can crushed tomatoes , undrained
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
2 carrots , peeled and sliced
1 cup small shell pasta
2 cups spinach , thinly sliced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
297
Sugar
5g
Fat
15g
This Crockpot Italian Meatball Soup is a classic soup recipe that is perfect for cold winter nights. The soup is hearty, filling, and easy to make. The recipe starts with sautéing onions and garlic for extra flavor and aroma. The vegetables in the soup provide a good source of fiber and nutrients. Spinach adds a good source of vitamins K and A to the soup. The precooked meatballs make the recipe quick to assemble and you can always freeze a batch to use in the future. The soup can be made in advance and reheated for a quick meal whenever you need it.

Instructions

1.Begin by heating olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes until fragrant.
2.Pour the sautéed onion and garlic into a large crockpot. To the slow cooker, add the chicken broth, water, crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and sliced carrots. Stir well to combine.
3.Next, add the precooked meatballs to the crockpot. Stir everything together and cover with a lid.
4.Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the meatballs and vegetables are tender.
5.About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the small shell pasta and sliced spinach. Cook for an additional 15-20 minutes until the pasta is cooked through and the spinach is wilted.
6.Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

This Crockpot Italian Meatball Soup is hearty and filling, perfect for cold winter nights.

The recipe is easy to prepare and can be made in advance for easy weeknight dinners or meal prep.

Using frozen pre – cooked meatballs saves time and effort in the kitchen.

CONS

The small shell pasta can be easily overcooked so be careful and vigilant while cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with vegetables and lean protein from the meatballs.
The spinach in the recipe provides a healthy dose of vitamin K and vitamin A, while the carrots add a good source of fiber to the soup.
The Italian seasoning adds flavor and is known to have antioxidant properties.

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