Low Carb Italian Wedding Soup (Crock Pot)

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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Number of Servings: 7
Ingredients
Meatballs1 lbs lean ground beef1 egg, slightly beaten1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped2 tsp oregano1 Tbsp basil1/2 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper1/4 c parmesan cheese, gratedSoup6 c chicken stock (broth)1 c boneless cooked chicken breasts (baked & chopped into shreds)1/2 c carrots, finely chopped1/2 c onions, finely chopped1/2 c celery, finely chopped2 c spinach (frozen or fresh), cut into small pieces2 bay leaves1 1/2 tsp garlic powder1/4 tsp pepper
Directions
Makes 7 servings

1. Meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl
3. Form into very small balls (approximately 90 per 1 lbs of ground beef). Place on a non-stick cookie sheet.
4. Bake about 10-15 minutes. Turn them halfway through the cooking time. They should be browned on the outside but are still soft.
5. Remove from oven and drain on a paper towel if necessary.

Soup
1. Place all ingredients, except spinach, into the crock pot with meatballs.
2 Cook on high for 4-6 hours or low for 8-10 hours (Add spinach during the last hour).
3. Remove bay leaves.
4. Enjoy!


Number of Servings: 7

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SLMADDEN72.

Servings Per Recipe: 7
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 281.6
  • Total Fat: 16.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 104.8 mg
  • Sodium: 1,362.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 24.8 g

Member Reviews
  • CD13462753
    Delish!! This recipe has become a staple in our home, thanks for sharing! - 1/3/13
  • KATE1959
    Fantastic Recipe and remember to calculate the "net carbs" which is only 6.4! - 6/19/12