Description
Discover the ultimate slow cooker Italian wedding soup, a comforting blend of frozen meatballs, tiny ancini de pepe pasta, carrots, fresh spinach, and savory chicken broth. This easy, hearty soup cooks unattended, delivering rich flavor in just minutes of prep. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal‑prep, it offers classic Italian taste, nutritious veggies, and a satisfying protein boost. Serve with grated Parmesan for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen meatballs
- 1 cup ancini de pepe pasta
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
- Place frozen meatballs, diced carrots, and chicken broth in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours (or high for 3 hours) until the carrots are tender.
- Stir in the ancini de pepe pasta and continue cooking on low for an additional 15‑20 minutes until the pasta is al dente.
- Add fresh spinach and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir until the spinach wilts.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- For a richer broth, skim excess fat before serving. Use high‑quality frozen meatballs for best texture. The soup freezes well
- store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
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