Savory Meatball Soup

Total Time: 6 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 1 large red onion, chopped coarsely
• 1 teaspoon garlic, finely chopped
• 1 shallot, large, finely chopped
• 1 zucchini, small, peeled, coarsely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, sweet, small, coarsely chopped
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon vinegar, balsamic
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 28 ounces tomatoes, diced, plain, canned
• 1 teaspoon sugar, (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 bay leaf, fresh
• 1 sprig thyme, fresh
• 1 teaspoon oregano, fresh
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 24 small meatballs, frozen
• 1 large potato, diced
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1/2 cup green beans, cut into thirds
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated, garnish

Recipe

• 1 fry the onion, garlic and shallots in butter for 5 minutes.
• 2 add the zucchini and red pepper to the onion mixture and fry for an additional 5 minutes.
• 3 pour the fried vegetables into your crock pot and add all the remaining ingredients.
• 4 cook on low heat all day.
• 5 when ready to serve garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy.