Vegan Gluten Free Meatball Soup

Total time1 hr

Prep time20 min

Cook time40 min

5.0

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
½ lb ground pork
Chef's tip
Use a plant-based ground product and cook according to package directions; add oil only if needed.
⅓ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 large egg
Chef's tip
For each egg, mix 1 tbsp ground flaxseed with 3 tbsp water and let it sit until it thickens. It holds ingredients together but won't make things rise - best in pancakes, muffins, and cookies.
2 tbsp milk
Chef's tip
Use plain, unsweetened oat milk, measured 1:1. It works well in drinks, batters, sauces, and soups; avoid it where milk sets the texture, like custards, puddings, and frozen desserts.
¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Chef's tip
Choose a vegan parmesan in the form the recipe uses - grated for sprinkling and sauces, a firm wedge for shaving or melting.
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

For the soup

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
3 stalks celery, sliced ¼-inch thick
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
6 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 tsp dried italian seasoning
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
3 cups baby spinach, loosely packed

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Chef's tip
Choose a vegan parmesan in the form the recipe uses - grated for sprinkling and sauces, a firm wedge for shaving or melting.

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, gluten free breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Parmesan, 2 cloves minced garlic, oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture. Roll into 1 1/2-inch balls (about 24 meatballs) and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

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