Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup Hearty and Flavorful

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• to taste salt and pepper
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, diced
• 1 cup celery, diced
• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten egg, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
2. Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and set aside.
3. In the bowl of your slow cooker, add the chicken broth, diced carrots, diced celery, dried oregano, and dried basil. Stir to combine.
4. Gently place the meatballs into the broth mixture in the slow cooker.
5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. About 30 minutes before serving, add the chopped spinach and orzo to the slow cooker. Stir to combine and cover again.
7. Continue cooking until the orzo is tender and the spinach has wilted, about 30 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.