Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated; Soup; 6 cups chicken stock; 1 cup boneless cooked chicken breast (baked or boiled and chopped into shreds); 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped; 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped; 2 cups escarole or 2 cups spinach, torn into small pieces; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup pastina pasta or 1/4 cup acini di pepe pasta; parmesan cheese, for serving

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Soup
6 cups chicken stock
1 cup boneless cooked chicken breast (baked or boiled and chopped into shreds)
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup carrot, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
2 cups escarole or 2 cups spinach, torn into small pieces
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup pastina pasta or 1/4 cup acini di pepe pasta
parmesan cheese, for serving

1
Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Mix all ingredients together.
3
Form into very small balls (I get approximately 90 meatballs from 1 pound ground beef. I bake mine on a nonstick cookie sheet and turn them half-way through the cooking time).
4
Bake about 10-15 minutes, until the meatballs have browned but are still soft (watch closely).
5
Remove from oven and drain on paper towel, if necessary.
6
Soup: Place all of the ingredients, except the pasta and escarole or spinach, into the crock pot with meatballs.
7
Cook on low for 8 hours (Add pasta and escarole or spinach during the last hour of cooking and salt to taste, if necessary).
8
Remove bay leaves.
9
Top each serving with grated parmesan or romano cheese.
10
Note: The meatballs must be prepared before being put into the crock pot (make them the night before and put them in the refrigerator, or even keep a batch in the freezer. I basically prepare as much as I can in advance so all I have to do is just put it all in the crock pot in the morning).

1166

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 egg, slightly beaten, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup

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