Crock Pot Meatball Soup With Bow Tie Pasta

Tequila12's Note:

This is a wonderful soup made with frozen meatballs and lots of fresh veggies! It has morphed from the original recipe into my very own and my family loves it.

• Total Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb meatball (frozen)
• 1 1/2 tablespoons instant minced onion or 1 1/2 tablespoons shallots
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice or 4 chopped fresh tomatoes
• 4 cups broth
• 1 cup water
• 3 sliced carrots
• 1 zucchini, cut lengthwise then sliced
• 1 summer squash, cut lengthwise then sliced
• 1 chopped red pepper
• 4 -8 ounces cooked bow tie pasta
• grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except pasta in crock pot.
2. Cook on low 8 to 10 hours.
3. Add salt to taste.
4. Add cooked pasta and heat through.
5. Top each bowl with grated Parmesan cheese.
6. Do not be afraid to substitute different veggies for your own preference.