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Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

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Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Meatball Soup

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  • Author: Bryon | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 25
  • Cook Time: 240
  • Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes

Ingredients

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Ingredients To Make The Pork Meatballs

  • 2 pounds ground pork
  • 2/3 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Ingredients To Make The Soup

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion power
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 (28 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 (32 oz) carton organic chicken broth
  • 1 bunch swiss chard, stemmed and leaves cut into 1 inch stips
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, minced

Instructions

To Make The Pork Meatballs

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Take 2 rimmed baking sheets and line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, parsley, garlic, onion powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Use your hands to mix the ingredients. In a small bowl, mix together with a fork the warm water, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Then add the water mixture to the meatball mixture. Use your hands again to mix the ingredients together till it is well combined.
  3. Use a 1 inch cookie dough scoop to make the meatballs uniform and place onto the lined baking sheets.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes. Rotate the pans halfway through the baking time. Meatballs should be browned and cooked through. Set aside and let it cool.

To Make The Soup

  1. While the meatballs are cooking in the oven you can start to prepare the soup.
  2. In a large sauce pan add the olive oil, onions, and yellow pepper. Sautee until the onions are soft and transparent. Then add the onions and yellow pepper to the slow cooker.
  3. Add the rest of the soup ingredients to the slow cooker including the pork meatballs.
  4. Gently stir to combine, turn temperature to high and let it cook for approximately 4 hours.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 334
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 1314
  • Fat: 21
  • Saturated Fat: 7
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 11
  • Protein: 27
  • Cholesterol: 85
Coconut Chicken Cabbage Soup

Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Cabbage Soup

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Slow Cooker Coconut Chicken Cabbage Soup

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  • Author: Cherie | Taste & Review
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 240
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small jalapeno, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup cabbage, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (14 oz) full fat coconut milk
  • 2 (32 oz) organic chicken broth
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. On a cutting board cut the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, celery, cilantro, and cabbage. Shred the two carrots.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat add 1 tablespoon of ghee and saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno.
  3. Place the chicken breast on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the sautéed vegetables, celery, cabbage, cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, Himalayan salt, black pepper, and organic chicken broth. Stir till the liquid is mixed with the vegetables.
  4. Cover on high for 3-4 hours or low for 8 hours.
  5. Remove chicken to a large mixing bowl or cutting board, shred it and return the slow cooker.
  6. Add full fat coconut milk, lime juice and fresh chopped cilantro. Stir to combine. Cook for another 10 minutes. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as desired.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 197
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 614
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 8
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Protein: 21
  • Cholesterol: 51