EASY CROCK POT MEATBALL MINESTRONE
I always love to find a new way to use frozen meatballs--either commercial or homemade and frozen. This is a particularly good (and hearty) soup. I think you will enjoy it. I found a tiny elbow macaroni in the Mexican section of the ethnic aisle of the supermarket; I thought it worked very well in this recipe. It's name is Pasta Alimenticia (La Moderna brand). I also substituted Navy beans for the kidneys since we like them best. The recipe comes from "Slow Cooker Magic" by Rehberg and Conway.
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Beans
Time 6h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Just before they are completely browned, add the onion to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking about 2 more minutes or until the onions are soft.
- Add 1 cup of the beef broth to the pan, stirring up all the browned particles from the bottom of the pan. Carefully pour contents of skillet into your crock pot. I used a 4-quart sized crock pot.
- Add the rest of the beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, green pepper, oregano, basil and parsley to the crock pot. Cover and cook on LO for 6 to 8 hours.
- Turn the heat to HI. Add the macaroni and rinsed and drained beans; stir. Cover and cook about 30 minutes until the macaroni is fully cooked.
- Taste before serving. If necessary, adjust seasoning. Serve in soup bowls with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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K6
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out bland. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it palatable.
Mahina Skye
[email protected]This is the best crock pot meatball minestrone recipe I've ever tried. I highly recommend it!
Jc Urrutia
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
Bophelo Mohapi
[email protected]This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Mohamed Usman
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I added some chopped carrots and celery that I had on hand, and it turned out great.
Oluwasegun Kemisola
[email protected]I wasn't a fan of the meatballs, but the soup itself was very good.
beauty of Pakistan TV
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so easy to make. I just threw everything in the crock pot and let it cook all day.
curly head daj
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and the meatballs add a nice touch of protein.
Junaeid Islam
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but overall the soup was delicious.
Sbusiso Ntando
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's now a staple in my household.
Niaz Ahmed Korai
[email protected]This hearty and flavorful crock pot meatball minestrone was a hit with my family! The meatballs were moist and tender, and the broth was packed with vegetables and flavor.