Description
Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup is a heartwarming blend of savory meatballs, fresh greens, and tender vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. This easy-to-make dish fills your home with delightful aromas and provides the perfect comfort food for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this soup is destined to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roll into small meatballs (about one inch).
- Optional: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- In the crockpot, add chicken broth, diced carrots, garlic, onion, and spinach. Gently place the meatballs into the mixture.
- Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve hot garnished with grated Parmesan cheese alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg