SLOW-COOKED MEATBALL SOUP

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As a mother, I try to sneak as many veggies into my daughter's diet as I can. This savory soup with meatballs and pasta does the trick. Best of all, the whole family loves it! -Kymm Wills, Phoenix, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (24 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups water
3/4 cup dry red wine or additional water
3/4 cup ditalini or other small pasta
4 cups fresh baby spinach (about 5 ounces)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place first 11 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until vegetables are tender and flavors are blended, 5-6 hours., Stir in pasta; cook, covered, on high until pasta is tender, 15-20 minutes. Discard bay leaf; stir in spinach until wilted. Serve with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 1173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Huzaifa Saleem
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or meat to it depending on what I have on hand.


Jillani Jan
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use ground turkey or beef to make it. It's a great way to use up leftover meat.


gina birdine
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe.


Trevor Cole
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the addition of the vegetables. They add a lot of flavor and nutrients to the soup.


Zarya Taylor
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Mavis Mzobe
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the meatballs and the soup is so flavorful that they don't even notice the vegetables.


Fahad Sartaj
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I love that this soup is so customizable. I can add different vegetables, meat, or spices to it to change up the flavor.


Tumuku Andrew
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This soup is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Umm-e-Sumya Imran
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and filling. I always make a big batch and freeze it in individual portions so I can have it on hand for a quick and easy meal.


RAMESH PARLAPELLY
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.


Joseph Espinoza
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I love that it's so versatile. I can add different vegetables or meat to it depending on what I have on hand.


Harh Haor
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that I can use ground turkey or beef to make it. It's a great way to use up leftover meat.


Abush Shewaferaw
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe.


M K
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting. I love the addition of the vegetables. They add a lot of flavor and nutrients to the soup.


Tinevimbo Gatawa
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day.


Hunter G
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This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and they all loved it. The meatballs were so flavorful and the soup was hearty and filling. I will definitely be making this again.