Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h 5 min
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium carrots; 2 ribs celery; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 12 oz frozen Italian meatballs; 32 oz beef broth; 2 cups water; 5 oz dry red wine; 2 (15 oz each) cans diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings; 3/4 cup dry ditalini pasta; 3-5 oz fresh baby spinach; sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 20 mins
Servings
10 servings
Calories
170 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

Iris Warren

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This hearty and rich Italian meatball soup is made easily in the slow cooker.

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Ingredients

Servings

3 medium carrots , sliced
2 ribs celery , sliced
1 medium yellow onion , diced
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 bay leaf
12 oz frozen Italian meatballs (the fully cooked kind)
32 oz beef broth (reduced sodium)
2 cups water
5 oz dry red wine (like a cabernet sauvignon)
2 (15 oz each) cans diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings
3/4 cup dry ditalini pasta
3-5 oz fresh baby spinach
sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional and not included in point value)

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Instructions

To a 6 quart or larger slow cooker, add carrots, celery, onion, Italian seasoning, black pepper, bay leaf, meatballs, broth, water, wine, and canned tomatoes.
Stir to combine, cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, until vegetables are tender and flavors are combined.
Stir in ditalini pasta, cover and cook on HIGH for 15 minutes, until pasta is tender. Remove bay leaf and stir in spinach until wilted.
Serve hot, with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired (this is not included in the point value).

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Calories 170kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 386mg (16%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 3890IU (78%) Vitamin C 4.8mg (5%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 170 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	170kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	13g	4%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	7g	11%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	24mg	8%
Sodium	386mg	16%
Potassium	317mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	3890IU	78%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	5%
Calcium	37mg	4%
Iron	1mg	6%