Easy Italian Crock Pot Soup – Frugal Family Favorite

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2
Easy Italian Crock Pot Soup that is perfect for a frugal family meal
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
4 cups beef broth ( I use bullion to make mine )
2 cans cans rotel ( or use diced tomatoes and onions )
1 can tomato soup
water , 1 soup can
1 cup dried kidney beans
3 carrots
3 stalks celery
salt or pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons italian seasoning
2 -3 cups cooked rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
481
Sugar
5g
Fat
21g
This Easy Italian Crock Pot Soup is a perfect meal for a busy weeknight or a lazy weekend. It is also budget-friendly, as it uses simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry or fridge. The soup is hearty and filling, perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Kidney beans add an extra layer of protein and fiber, while carrots and celery add a fresh and colorful touch to the dish. This recipe is easy to customize to personal tastes by adjusting the seasonings based on preference.

Instructions

1.Brown the ground beef in a skillet.
2.Transfer the beef to a crockpot and add beef broth, rotel, tomato soup, water, and dried kidney beans.
3.Dice the carrots and celery, then add to the crockpot.
4.Add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
5.Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
6.Cook 2-3 cups of rice and add to the soup before serving.

PROS

This soup is easy to make and perfect for a frugal family meal.

It is also filling and can be served as a main dish.

Using a crockpot makes it easy to set and forget until dinner time.

CONS

The soup may be high in sodium, depending on the beef broth and canned ingredients used.

It also may not be suitable for those with a kidney bean allergy.

Additional seasoning may be needed to suit individual tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is high in protein and fiber, thanks to the ground beef and kidney beans.
Carrots and celery are a good source of vitamins and minerals, while the garlic and Italian seasoning may have immune-boosting properties.

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