Vegetarian Gluten Free Italian Wedding Soup

Total time1 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

Vegetarian Gluten Free Italian Wedding Soup

Tender, herb-flecked meatballs get baked until golden, then simmered into a comforting broth alongside sweet carrots, celery, and garlic for that classic depth of flavor. Small gluten free pasta and ribbons of wilted escarole round out every spoonful, while a shower of Parmesan on top brings a salty, savory finish. The meatballs themselves come together with a hit of parsley, oregano, and grated Parmesan folded right into the mix, keeping them tender and full of flavor. It's a cozy, ladle-worthy bowl that fits neatly into a vegetarian rotation without losing any of the classic Italian wedding soup charm. Serve it hot with extra cheese at the table for a satisfying, soul-warming meal any night of the week.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground pork
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Chef's tip
Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
½ lb ground beef (80/20)
Chef's tip
Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
⅓ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 large egg
¼ cup finely grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp kosher salt
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
Chef's tip
Use the same amount of low-sodium vegetable broth. The dish will be a little lighter in flavor than with 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
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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