Easy Crock Pot Meatball Soup

By
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen
Linda Larsen is a journalist, quick-cooking and slow-cooking expert, and accomplished cookbook author with over 30 years of experience in testing and developing recipes.
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Updated on 01/20/22
Easy Crockpot Meatball Soup
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 8 hrs
Total: 8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings

You could substitute just about anything for the frozen mixed vegetables in this wonderful five-ingredient recipe for easy crock pot meatball soup. Try adding sliced carrots, some chopped onions, perhaps a chopped potato or two.

Because this recipe is a soup, it is very tolerant. That means you can make lots of changes and the recipe will still work and be delicious. When you hit upon a combination that you like, be sure to write it down so you can reproduce it.

And have fun experimenting with slow cooker soups. There are infinite possibilities and combinations.

All you need to serve with this soup is a green salad and perhaps some dinner rolls, scones, or breadsticks. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this easy meal.

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen meatballs, fully cooked

  • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans condensed beef broth

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained

  • 1 1(16-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Combine the frozen meatballs, broth, water, and tomatoes in a 3- to 4-quart crock pot.

  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until the meatballs are tender when pierced with a fork. Nibble on one to make sure it's nice and hot.

  4. Stir in the frozen vegetables, thyme, and pepper and mix well.

  5. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour or until the vegetables are thawed and hot.

Tip

  • You can make your own Easy Meatballs instead of purchasing frozen precooked ones if you'd like. The meatballs should be frozen when they are added to the slow cooker, so make them ahead of time, cool them, and freeze if you want to use a homemade version.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
286 Calories
17g Fat
18g Carbs
15g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories 286
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 1114mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 7%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 15g
Vitamin C 10mg 52%
Calcium 114mg 9%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 549mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)