Description
slow cooker italian wedding soup is a hearty, easy-to‑make Italian classic that combines frozen smoked beef meatballs, tiny ancini de pepe pasta, sweet carrots and fresh spinach in a savory chicken broth. In just six hours the slow cooker melds flavors for a comforting, restaurant‑style bowl perfect for busy weeknights or make‑ahead freezer meals. This recipe delivers rich taste, balanced nutrition and simple steps for a satisfying one‑pot dinner. Serve hot with crusty bread and olive oil now.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag frozen smoked beef meatballs
- 1 cup ancini de pepe pasta
- 3 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place frozen smoked beef meatballs, diced carrots, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Add ancini de pepe pasta and continue cooking for 30 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach just before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Make ahead: refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove
- adding a splash of broth if needed. For a spicier version
- add red pepper flakes during the last 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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