Low Sodium Gluten Free Italian Wedding Soup

Total time1 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

Low Sodium Gluten Free Italian Wedding Soup

Tender pork and beef meatballs get baked until golden, then simmered into a broth loaded with sweet carrots, celery, and garlic for that classic Italian wedding soup comfort. Gluten free breadcrumbs and a good handful of Parmesan keep the meatballs light and cohesive, while gluten free pasta and a big pile of wilted escarole round out every spoonful. The whole pot comes together fast, with the meatballs baking in the oven while the vegetables soften on the stovetop, so dinner is ready in well under an hour. Fresh oregano and parsley bring a fragrant, herby lift to the meatballs, and a final shower of grated Parmesan over each bowl adds a savory finish. This version is an easy way to enjoy a cozy, from-scratch soup while keeping an eye on how much sodium ends up in the bowl. It's a satisfying, ladle-worthy dinner that fits neatly into an added salt–conscious kitchen without giving up any of the flavor.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground pork
Smithfield All Natural 85% Lean Ground Pork Private Selection Natural Duroc Ground Pork Ground Pork Open Nature Pork Ground Pork 80% Lean 20% Fat - 16 Oz 90% Lean Ground Pork
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½ lb ground beef (80/20)
⅓ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 large egg
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
Chef's tip
Choose a grated-style vegan parmesan and use the same amount.
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp kosher salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper

For the soup

2 tbsp olive oil
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
10 cups chicken broth
1 cup gluten free small pasta (such as ditalini or orzo-style)
4 cups escarole, roughly chopped
1 tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

For serving

parmesan cheese, freshly grated, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, gluten free breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork. Roll into 1-inch balls (you should get about 36) and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

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