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Crock Pot Italian Meatball Soup

Hearty, rustic Crock Pot Italian Meatball Soup is one of those gems of a dinner recipe that takes very little effort to prepare but turns out so delicious! Serve it to guests for a special occasion of make a big batch to enjoy throughout the week.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 393 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For The Meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour*
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt to taste
For the soup:
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion
  • 3 large carrots chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 14-oz can crushed tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup red wine such as cabernet sauvignon
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp sea salt to taste
  • 2 cups uncooked gluten-free pasta noodles
  • 3 cups baby spinach

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients for the meatballs to a large bowl. Combine all of the ingredients until everything is mixed together. I use my hands for this. You can also use a food processor or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment to mix the meatball mixture.
  2. Form balls out of the meat mixture and place them in the bottom of the crock pot (make any size meatballs you like!). If you have a small cookie scoop, you can use it to make perfect bite sized meatballs.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker except for the pasta and spinach.Cook on High heat for 3 ½ hours or Low heat for 6 to 7 hours.
  4. Stir in the spinach and pasta noodles and resume cooking on High for 30 to 40 more minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through but is still al dente and the meatballs are cooked through.
  5. Serve meatball soup in big bowls with any additional side dishes such as garlic bread or cornbread and enjoy.

Notes

  • *Use gluten-free bread crumbs instead of regular Italian bread crumbs if you’re gluten-free. You can also substitute ¼ cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour for the breadcrumbs
  • You can use regular pasta noodles instead of gluten free noodles if you aren't gluten-free. Any type of small noodle will work!
  • This family favorite is even better the next day!Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6) Calories 393kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 208mg (69%) Sodium 787mg (33%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 393

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6)
Calories 393kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 208mg 69%
Sodium 787mg 33%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.