Italian Wedding Soup

1: Gently combine the meatball ingredients without overworking the meat.

2: Roll the meat into 1-inch balls.

3: Brown the meatballs on the stovetop if desired for added flavor.

4: Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and browned meatballs to the crockpot.

5: Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.

6: Add acini de pepe and cook on low for 30 minutes.

7: Stir in the spinach.

8: Top with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, then serve.