Get Ready for the Best Crock Pot Italian Wedding Soup EVER

Ingredients

• 24 oz Frozen Chicken Meatballs (pre‑made, thawed slightly for easier handling; can substitute turkey or beef meatballs)
• 0.25 whole Onion (diced small enough to fit on a spoon)
• 2 stalks Celery (trim discolored parts, cut lengthwise then dice small)
• 3 whole Carrots (peeled and diced small (quarter‑lengthwise then dice))
• 1 tsp Minced Garlic (store‑bought minced garlic for speed)
• 0.5 tsp Dried Thyme (adds subtle herb flavor)
• 8 cups Chicken Broth (low‑sodium, preferably homemade or store‑bought)
• 1.5 cups Orzo Pasta (uncooked; small rice‑like pasta)
• 4 cups Fresh Spinach (roughly chopped; fresh works best over frozen)

Instructions

1. Prep the vegetables

   Dice the quarter onion, trim and dice the celery stalks, peel and dice the carrots into small pieces that will fit on a spoon. Rough‑chop the spinach. Mince garlic if using fresh.

   Time: PT15M

2. Add meatballs

   Place the 24 oz frozen chicken meatballs directly into the crockpot.

   Time: PT1M

3. Add vegetables

   Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the crockpot, spreading them evenly over the meatballs.

   Time: PT1M

4. Season

   Stir in the minced garlic and ½ tsp dried thyme.

   Time: PT30S

5. Add broth

   Pour 8 cups chicken broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is covered.

   Time: PT1M

6. Slow‑cook

   Cover the crockpot and set to LOW. Cook for 6‑7 hours (or HIGH for 3‑4 hours) until vegetables are tender and meatballs are heated through.

   Time: PT6H30M

7. Add pasta and spinach

   Stir in 1½ cups uncooked orzo and the chopped spinach, making sure the pasta is fully submerged.

   Time: PT5M

8. Finish cooking

   Cover and continue cooking on LOW for 20‑30 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and the spinach is wilted.

   Time: PT30M

9. Serve

   Adjust seasoning if needed, ladle the soup into bowls, and serve with crusty bread or garlic rolls.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

320

Protein

20 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

3 g