Slow-Cooked Meatball Soup
A comforting, hearty soup featuring succulent beef and turkey meatballs infused with garlic and parmesan, simmered in a rich tomato-based broth with garden-fresh carrots, celery, and tender ditalini pasta. This crockpot masterpiece is perfect for busy weeknights, offering restaurant-quality depth of flavor with minimal effort. It is a wholesome, family-friendly meal that warms the soul and stores beautifully for leftovers.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 420
- Total Time: 440
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
3/4 lb lean ground beef
3/4 lb ground turkey
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 white onion, diced
28 oz cans petite diced tomatoes with juices
6 cups beef broth (halal certified)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 cup dry ditalini pasta
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, panko, parmesan, 1/2 cup chopped onion, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper; mix gently until combined.
Form the mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined tray.
In the crockpot, combine carrots, celery, diced onion, tomatoes with their juices, beef broth, oregano, and basil.
Carefully place the raw meatballs into the crockpot, spreading them in a single layer if possible.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the dry ditalini pasta and cook on HIGH until the pasta is tender.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed before serving.
Notes
You can brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding to the crockpot for a deeper flavor, though it is not necessary. If you prefer a thinner soup, add an extra cup of broth when adding the pasta. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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