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Cozy Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Meal

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A comforting and easy-to-make crockpot Italian wedding soup featuring tender meatballs, delicate pasta, and fresh spinach simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy nights and busy schedules.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (or half beef, half pork for richer flavor)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup small pasta like acini di pepe or orzo
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Crusty bread or garlic bread (for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, grated Parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined. Form into small, bite-sized meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
  2. Dice carrots, celery stalks, and onion finely. Mince additional garlic cloves.
  3. Pour chicken broth into crockpot. Add diced vegetables, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Gently nestle meatballs into the broth mixture in the crockpot. Avoid overcrowding.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are cooked through (internal temperature 160°F/71°C).
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in small pasta and chopped fresh spinach. Cover and cook until pasta is tender and spinach is wilted.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Add water or more broth if broth is too strong.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with crusty or garlic bread.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour and use gluten-free pasta. Add pasta and spinach near the end to avoid mushy noodles. Skim foam from broth for clearer soup. Meatballs can be made ahead and refrigerated. Leftovers store well in fridge up to 3 days or freeze before adding pasta for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Italian wedding soup, crockpot soup, slow cooker soup, meatball soup, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal

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