"This hearty and rich Italian meatball soup is made easily in the slow cooker...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 medium carrots (, sliced)
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2 ribs celery (, sliced)
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1 medium yellow onion (, diced)
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1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 bay leaf
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12 oz frozen Italian meatballs ((the fully cooked kind))
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32 oz beef broth ((reduced sodium))
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2 cups water
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5 oz dry red wine ((like a cabernet sauvignon))
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2 (15 oz each) cans diced tomatoes with Italian seasonings
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3/4 cup dry ditalini pasta
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3-5 oz fresh baby spinach
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sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan cheese ((optional and not included in point value))