January 5, 2022
Happy Wednesday, Slow-Cookerers!!
I hope you are all doing well. This has been a very tumultuous time --- I hope you are taking care of yourself.
As many of you know, I work in the front office of a local elementary school -- it has been BEYOND BONKERS the last few days at work.
and this morning my test results came back as "inconclusive" --- which means I get to try and track down another test --
which is really really hard right now!
S E R E N I T Y N O W !!
(wake me up when omicron ends!)
I've got some comfort food for you (me) today.
January is officially soup season.
It's cold and rainy or cold and snowy, in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere ---
I got a wonderful email from a reader, Arline, who came and heard me speak at a library event.
Anyhow, she wrote in that she made the Italian Wedding Soup from page 35 of the 365 Slow Cooker Suppers book last week.
I completely forgot about that soup! It's not available online, so I'll type it out for you, here.
Enjoy!!
Italian Wedding Soup
serves 4 (or maybe 6 small people?)
1 pound Italian-style meatballs (check for gluten if avoiding; I use the Coleman Natural brand)
1 onion, diced
1 cup chopped carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried Italian Seasoning
1/2 cup elbow pasta (I use gluten free)
2 cups fresh spinach leaves
shredded or grated Parmesan cheese (optional garnish)
Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Place the meatballs into the insert (still frozen is ok).
Add the vegetables, garlic, broth, and Italian seasoning. Don't add the pasta yet.
Cover, and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Stir in the uncooked pasta and spinach. Recover, and cook on high for 30 minutes, or until the pasta is bite-tender.
Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
The Verdict.
I really like meatballs in soup because they are already seasoned so nicely, you can get away without really adding too much extra to ooomph up the broth.
If you are gluten free, it can be tricky to find meatballs without breadcrumbs; be sure to read labels carefully.
Enjoy!! Happy Slow Cooking!!
steph
I've got a coupon code running right now and I don't want you to miss out.
I get asked about Organization and Life/Time Management an awful lot -- and the thing is, when you feel "in control" ----- you just feel better.
And knowing what dinner is going to be BEFORE dinnertime -- is an amazing boost to your overall feeling of well being and mental health.
and that is what I want for you!!
Consider yourself loved and hugged. xoxo steph
