Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Italian Meatball Soup

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Whole30 Italian Meatball Soup

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
½ lb ground pork
Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground pork and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 large egg
3 tbsp almond flour
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp fennel seeds
¾ tsp kosher 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
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
4 cups chicken broth
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced into ½-inch half-moons
3 cups baby spinach

For serving

¼ cup fresh basil leaves, torn

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, egg, almond flour, parsley, oregano, fennel seeds, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork. Roll into 1.5-inch balls (about 24 meatballs) and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

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