Warm up your dinner table with a bowl of comfort that’s as simple as it is delicious! This Crock Pot Meatball Vegetable Soup is the ultimate solution for busy weeknights, combining hearty flavors and nutritious ingredients into one satisfying meal. Imagine coming home to a rich, aromatic soup that has been simmering all day, filling your home with mouthwatering scents. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a slow cooker doing all the work, you can enjoy a cozy dinner that will have your family asking for seconds. Ready to discover the secret to this effortless culinary delight? Let’s dive into the recipe!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen meatballs
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables by washing and chopping carrots, celery, and onion into uniform bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Add frozen meatballs to the bottom of the slow cooker as the first layer, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Layer chopped vegetables (carrots, celery, and onion) over the meatballs in the crock pot.
- Pour the entire can of diced tomatoes evenly across the vegetables, including their juice.
- Slowly pour beef broth over the ingredients, ensuring complete coverage of meatballs and vegetables.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper across the top of the mixture, gently stirring to distribute seasonings.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat setting for 6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to become tender.
- After cooking time is complete, gently stir the soup to redistribute ingredients and check seasoning, adding additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot in deep bowls, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- Prep Ahead: To save even more time, chop your vegetables the night before and store them in the fridge. This way, all you have to do is throw everything in the crock pot in the morning!
- Use Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality frozen meatballs and low-sodium beef broth to enhance the flavor of your soup while keeping it healthier.
- Customize Your Veggies: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers or zucchini, to make this soup your own. Just remember to cut them into similar sizes for even cooking.
- Season to Taste: After cooking, taste your soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. A little extra salt or a splash of vinegar can really brighten the flavors.
- Garnish for Presentation: Serve your soup with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a dusting of grated Parmesan cheese for an extra touch that makes the dish look as good as it tastes.
- Leftovers Galore: This soup stores wonderfully in the fridge for up to three days, and it also freezes well, making it a perfect meal prep option for busy days ahead!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 20g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 55mg
