Ingredients
- 1lb frozen meatballsmini meatballs work great for this recipe
- 1cup frozen peas
- 1cup frozen corn
- 8oz frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2pound carrotspeeled and diced (about 4 carrots)
- 1 yellow oniondiced
- 2teaspoons thyme
- 1teaspoon rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2teaspoon pepper
- 32oz low sodium beef broth (not needed until day of cooking)4 cups
Materials
To Freeze and Cook Later
- Label your freezer bag with the name of the recipe, cooking instructions, and “use-by” date.
- Add all ingredients except broth to your freezer bag. Remove as much air as possible, seal, and freeze.
To Cook
- Thaw freezer bag overnight in refrigerator or in water in the morning.
- Pour contents of freezer bag into your crockpot and add broth.
- Cook on "low" setting for 4 hours in a 6-quart crockpot or 8 hours in a 4-quart crockpot.
- Remove bay leaf and stir.
Why isn’t Best of the Blog cookbook in my download section?
I can ask my husband to add it! The downloads section is currently everything included in our Complete Freezer Cooking Bundle. We didn’t think of adding the freebie, but are happy to do so!
That would be great if he could add that! I currently (Nov 2022) don’t see the ebook of “Best of the Blog”. Thanks
Can fresh spinach be used here?
A quick and easy recipe to throw together, and very hearty. The kids were getting a bit tired of meatballs (oops), but I got very positive ratings from them for this soup regardless!
Enjoyed this
Thanks for sharing!
Can’t seem to get it togo to grocery list so I can see if I need to add or subtract ingredients and print out,help
What happens when you click the little “shopping cart” icon?
We are looking forward to having this soup tonight with the Easy Blueberry Crisp 🙂 Yummy!
When I click on the grocery cart it goes lighter but nothing else happens
After you do that, click on the link at the top that says Shopping List. It will be there.
When making soups that you add broth in later ( time of cooking ) can I add the teaspoon equivalent of better then boyon to the freezer bag then just add water before cooking?I’m making these for my mom but I know she doesn’t have broths available so I figured I know she has water
Yes, absolutely. I have done that many times.
is there a recipe that doesn’t use pre-made meatballs so it’s healthier?
I would use this one and make your own meatballs! They can be added cooked or frozen.
If we use the recipe for meatballs in this website, is it ok to add them raw to the freezer bag with the rest of the ingredients in this recipe?
My family loved this!! Except my picky 5 yr old who dislikes vegetables. My 8 yr old says he wants it everyday!!
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My first attempt at this style of cooking. WOW!!!! I did 8 meals and this is the first I tried. EXCELLENT. I cooked in an instant pot, using 20 minutes manual and natural release. I also added greens, and pulled some broth out to thicken with flour, added back to thicken base. Will definitely make again!
Is the Rosemary listed ground Rosemary?
Yes!
Going to try this one soon. I will probably add some chopped cabbage (like 1/4 cup) which adds subtle flavor. (Note: the cabbage seems to ‘disappear’ so the folks like hubby don’t know it is in there!!!)
Would Kale or Collard greens be a good substitute for spinach. I usually have fresh of one of the 3, and usually have some left over.
Is there a substitute for the thyme please – as that makes my daughter sick
Hi! I’m a new member. Jus wondering if I can use precooked frozen meatballs and add them to the crockpot frozen not thawed – then just add rest of ingredients and slow cook? thanks very much in advance.
Do you have any idea how long to do this recipe in the Instant Pot? Or if it is one you can do in the instant pot?
I love you cooking classes, but for some reason I am not getting the recipes in my e-mail. I have watched the 10 Healthy Freezer Meals for Baqck-to-school three times, and no show in e-mail. Am I doing something wrong?