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Slow Cooker Meatball Soup

A comforting and hearty soup featuring tender meatballs in a rich broth with fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs and Broth
  • 1 pound meatballs (beef, turkey, or chicken)
  • 4 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
Vegetables
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning and Garnish
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by chopping the carrots, celery, and onion, and mincing the garlic.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In your slow cooker, add the meatballs, diced tomatoes (with juice), chopped vegetables, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour the broth over everything, ensuring that the ingredients are submerged.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for about 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  2. The longer it cooks, the more the flavors mingle.
Serving
  1. Once done, taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  2. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For a vegetarian twist, substitute meatballs with lentil or chickpea balls. Add chili flakes for extra heat. Stir occasionally for even cooking.