Easy Crockpot Meatball Soup

By Linda Larsen

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Easy Crockpot Meatball Soup

Linda Larsen

You could substitute just about anything for the frozen mixed vegetables. Try sliced carrots, some chopped onions, perhaps a chopped potato or two. You can make your own Easy Meatballs instead of purchasing frozen precooked ones if you'd like.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours, 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. bag frozen fully cooked meatballs OR one batch Easy Meatballs
• 2 (14 oz.) cans condensed beef broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 (14 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with herbs, undrained
• 16 oz. bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Preparation:

Combine frozen meatballs, broth, water, and tomatoes in a 3-4 quart crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until meatballs are tender when pierced with a fork. Stir in the frozen vegetables, thyme, and pepper and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour.