Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup
My Crock Pot wedding soup has tender meatballs, pasta, and hearty veggies in a flavorful broth. This slow cooker recipe tastes just like what Grandma made!
When it's cold outside I love making soups like Crab and corn chowder, beef stew, and turkey chili. Another favorite we make often is this easy Italian Wedding Soup. It has juicy meatballs and perfectly cooked pasta. It is kid approved, freezer friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights. I like to serve it with crusty bread or a crisp salad.
Why Our Recipe: A Sprinkle of Food Science
- Brown Meatballs First: This adds so much flavor and helps them keep their shape. Can you make these without doing this? Sure! But it won't taste as good. Browning in the skillet is also an option.
- Use Beef and Pork: Pork adds fat and flavor for juicy never dry meatballs.
- Add Umami: Worcestershire and Better Than Bouillion make our broth super flavorful.
- Deglaze Your Sheet Pan: Those brown bits have so much flavor!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Ground Beef and Ground Pork: I used 85% lean beef. I would avoid using anything leaner as they could dry out. You could even use meatloaf mix which includes veal or a beef/sausage mixture. If you're short on time frozen meatballs can work too.
- Parmesan: Use fresh parmesan that you grate yourself for the best flavor. If your cheese has a rind throw it in the crock pot while it's cooking for a great flavor boost.
- Carrots: Grab the big ones. They're cheaper and I find them to be sweeter when whole.
- Onion: Grate these to add moisture to your meatballs and avoid large crunchy pieces in your meatballs.
- Better Than Bouillion: This has so much more flavor than broth to me!
- Pasta: Orzo or ditalini are good substitutes if you can't find Acini di Pepe.
Krystle's Tips: Steal My Culinary School Secrets
- Use Wet Hands: Dip your hands in a bowl of cold water to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands.
- Don't Overmix: Overworking the meat can make it tough.
- Use a Cookie Scoop: Around 1.5 to 2 tablespoons is the perfect size for uniform meatballs that cook evenly.
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Crockpot Italian Wedding Soup
My Crock Pot wedding soup has tender meatballs, pasta, and hearty veggies in a flavorful broth. This slow cooker recipe tastes just like what Grandma made!
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Servings: 6
Calories: 333kcal
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Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- ½ Pound Gound Beef I used 85% Lean
- ½ Pound Ground Pork
- ½ Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
- ¼ Cup Onion Grated
- ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley Finely Chopped
- 1 Egg
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced
- 1 Teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt/Pepper To Taste
For the Soup
- 3 Stalks Celery Diced
- 2 Large Carrots Diced
- 1 Onion Diced
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 3 Tablespoons Better Than Bouillion Chicken Base Dissolved in 8 Cups of Water
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
- Salt/Pepper to Taste
- 1 Cup Acini de Pepe Pasta
- 4 Cups Baby Spinach
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or nonstick foil.
- In a large bowl mix all meatball ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll meat mixture into 1.5 inch balls and place on prepared pan.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes flipping once about halfway through until both sides are well browned. It's okay if they're not fully cooked through.
- Deglaze sheet pan with a little of the water/Bouillion mixture scraping up any brown bits.
- Place meatballs, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, Better than Bouillion, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and salt/pepper in crock pot. Stir until combined.
- Cook for 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high or until the meatballs reach 160 degrees.
- In the last hour of cooking add the pasta.
- Just before cooking add the spinach and stir until wilted. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 563mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6308IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 187mg | Iron: 3mg
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Italian wedding soup is always a favorite and this recipe is easy to make and looks incredible!
I threw this Italian Wedding Soup in the crockpot this morning and coming home to that smell was the highlight of my day!
This crockpot Italian wedding soup is absolutely cozy and hearty. Tender meatballs, greens, and broth that’s perfect for a no-fuss, comforting meal.
This Italian wedding soup is both delicious and easy to prepare. I am going to make it again.