Description
A comforting and hearty Italian Wedding Soup made easy in a slow cooker, featuring tender meatballs, flavorful vegetables, chick broth, pasta, and fresh spinach topped with Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a cozy meal with minimal prep.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 white onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chopped baby spinach
Seasoning & Broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 8 cups chicken broth
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen meatballs
- 3/4 cup acini de pepe pasta (dried, or orzo as alternative)
- Shredded Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Dice the white onion and carrots, and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the baby spinach and set aside.
- Combine in Slow Cooker: In a large slow cooker, add the diced onion, carrots, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, frozen meatballs, and chicken broth. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cook Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook thoroughly.
- Add Pasta: About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the acini de pepe pasta. Cover and continue cooking for the remaining 20 minutes until the pasta is tender.
- Stir in Spinach: Add the chopped baby spinach to the soup, stirring until the spinach is wilted and fully incorporated.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each serving with shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve hot and enjoy a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- You can substitute orzo pasta in place of acini de pepe if preferred.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- For a lighter version, use turkey meatballs or leaner meat alternatives.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- The soup can be frozen for up to 2 months; add fresh spinach when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian Wedding Soup, slow cooker soup, meatball soup, comfort food, easy soup recipe, homemade soup, pasta soup, spinach soup
