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WW Recipe of the Day: Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup
I think one of keys to making Weight Watchers work for the long haul is finding recipes that will please the entire family.
This Italian Meatball soup is a great example. It doesn’t taste like “diet” food. Because it’s not. It’s just a really hearty, flavorful soup that makes a great one dish meal!
For a simple satisfying supper, sprinkle each bowl with a little grated Parmesan and serve with warm crusty bread. YUM!
If you feel like you need something more, you could always add a simple green salad.
Recipe Notes
To make this slow cooker Italian meatball soup lighter, healthier and more Weight Watchers friendly, I:
- Substituted Kroger reduced-fat turkey meatballs for beef meatballs.
- Added 1-1/2 cups of sliced mushrooms to increase the soup’s bulk and make it more filling. (Chopped spinach or kale would be good too.)
- I also added salt, pepper and Italian seasoning for more flavor.
The recipe says to add the frozen mixed vegetables in during the last hour of cooking, which will prevent them from getting too mushy. But if you prefer them really soft add them in the beginning with everything else.
How Many Calories and WW Points in Simple Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup?
According to my calculations each serving of this yummy soup has 250 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
5 SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
If you like this healthy recipe for Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup, be sure to check out some of my other easy Weight Watchers friendly recipes including 4-Ingredient Corn and Black Bean Soup, Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup, Mom’s Lentil Sausage Stew, Crock Pot Tomato Beef Macaroni Soup and Spicy Cajun Soup
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CrockPot Italian Meatball Soup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen low-fat turkey meatballs
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 cans (14-15 ounces each) diced tomatoes
- 1-1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 5 ounces)
- 1 cup peeled chopped potato
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 4- to 6-Quart.
- In a slow cooker, stir together the meatballs, broth, tomatoes, mushrooms, potato, onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Turn the slow cooker to HIGH and add the frozen mixed vegetables. Cover and cook for one additional hour, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) Bulk up this yummy crockpot Italian meatball soup even further by adding more vegetables. I think chopped spinach or kale would be good. And if you prefer your vegetables well done, stir them in at the beginning with everything else.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Source: adapted from Gooseberry Patch Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook (affiliate link) – Everyday Cookbook Collection
If you like Crock-Pot Italian Meatball Soup, you may also like
- Slow Cooker Mexican Meatball Soup
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Watch how easy it is to make your own Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup at home:
I’ve made this before twice and loved it. This time I made it in my instant pot and it turned out fantastic in 11 minutes. Love it love it
Hi Martha – this sounds delicious and I’m looking forward to making it next weekend. Are the meatballs still frozen when added to the crock pot or should I defrost them?
I have the original recipe bundle with the updates you provided and it’s a go to for most of my meal planning. Thank you for all you do to help me stay on track!
Trying the crockpot Italian meatball soup, looks really yummy.
This sounds really good & is in my crockpot now. I just wasn’t able to fit it all in my 4qt. Lol. Had to move up to my 6qt.
Hi Ree, I made mine in a round 4-Quart and it fit. Glad you had a 6-Quart to transfer it too!!
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Thank you for the recipe! It was delicious!!
Cheers,
Nick
Hi Nick! Glad you liked it!! Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and comment. I truly appreciate it.