Easy Crock Pot Meatball Minestrone
Savor the comforting flavors of this Easy Crock Pot Meatball Minestrone, a hearty and effortless meal perfect for busy weeknights! Packed with tender Italian-style meatballs, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and two kinds of hearty beans, this slow-cooked soup is brimming with flavor and nutrition. The rich tomato-based broth is infused with fragrant herbs, while ditalini pasta adds the perfect touch of rustic comfort. Simply toss everything into your crock pot and let it simmer to perfection, creating a warm, deeply satisfying dish with minimal effort. Serve it with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an irresistible finishing touch that will have everyone coming back for seconds! Ideal for meal prep, this recipe is easy, delicious, and a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen Italian-style meatballs
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a 6-quart crock pot, combine the frozen Italian meatballs, diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
Add the canned diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and cannellini beans. Pour in the vegetable broth.
Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, dried basil, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are evenly combined.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours.
About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked ditalini pasta and baby spinach. Ensure the pasta is submerged in the broth to cook evenly.
Replace the lid and continue cooking on HIGH for 20-30 minutes, or until the pasta is tender.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3611 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.8 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.4 g | 212% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 270 mg | 90% | |
| Sodium | 11076 mg | 482% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.8 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 82.1 g | 293% | |
| Total Sugars | 63.1 g | ||
| Protein | 175.6 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1105 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 40.9 mg | 227% | |
| Potassium | 8386 mg | 178% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
