EASY CROCK POT MEATBALL MINESTRONE
I always love to find a new way to use frozen meatballs--either commercial or homemade and frozen. This is a particularly good (and hearty) soup. I think you will enjoy it. I found a tiny elbow macaroni in the Mexican section of the ethnic aisle of the supermarket; I thought it worked very well in this recipe. It's name is Pasta Alimenticia (La Moderna brand). I also substituted Navy beans for the kidneys since we like them best. The recipe comes from "Slow Cooker Magic" by Rehberg and Conway.
Provided by Lorraine of AZ
Categories Beans
Time 6h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides. Just before they are completely browned, add the onion to the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Continue cooking about 2 more minutes or until the onions are soft.
- Add 1 cup of the beef broth to the pan, stirring up all the browned particles from the bottom of the pan. Carefully pour contents of skillet into your crock pot. I used a 4-quart sized crock pot.
- Add the rest of the beef broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, green pepper, oregano, basil and parsley to the crock pot. Cover and cook on LO for 6 to 8 hours.
- Turn the heat to HI. Add the macaroni and rinsed and drained beans; stir. Cover and cook about 30 minutes until the macaroni is fully cooked.
- Taste before serving. If necessary, adjust seasoning. Serve in soup bowls with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
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HAFIZ UDDIN
[email protected]I can't wait to make this soup again!
Ibrahim Kargbo
[email protected]This is my new favorite soup recipe.
Starlee Valentine
[email protected]I made this soup in my Instant Pot and it turned out great!
Marlon Maldonado
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day.
zahid chohan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of minestrone soup, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and hearty.
Mahamed Seid
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.
Fazil Shahani
[email protected]I added some extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, and it turned out great.
Tim Gillis
[email protected]The meatballs were a little dry, but the soup was still good.
Ramlah Nyra
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the crock pot and let it cook.
Ana Anu
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Janeth Coronel
[email protected]This crock pot meatball minestrone was a hit with my family! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the soup was hearty and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.