Easy Italian Wedding Soup
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This recipe came to us from my sister, Cay. It is one of Anna's go to soup recipes. Especially for a large crowd. It is easy to make and the ingredients keep in the freezer or pantry very well, so they can always be on hand.

1 (28 - 32 oz) pkg small Italian style meatballs
5 - 6 cans (14.5 oz) chicken broth
3 cans (14.5 oz) stewed Italian style tomatoes
1 (10 oz) package frozen spinach, drained
1 pkg pasta shells, or your favorite pasta
1 tsp garlic powder (or more)
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Cook pasta according to the directions, until it is al dente. Drain the pasta well.

Place all the ingredients, except for the pasta. in large pot. Heat to a low boil, and then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the pasta and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

Note: If you can not find the smaller meatballs, use the larger ones and cut them up into smaller spoon-sized pieces.