Low Sodium Whole30 Italian Wedding Soup

Total time1 hr

Prep time25 min

Cook time35 min

This cozy Italian-style soup layers tender pork-and-beef meatballs, baked until golden and just cooked through, into a rich chicken broth simmered with sweet carrots and celery. Almond flour keeps the meatballs light and holds them together beautifully, while parsley, oregano, and garlic powder give them that classic Italian wedding soup flavor. Spiralized zucchini noodles stand in for pasta, soaking up the broth without going mushy, and a big handful of escarole wilts right in for a hearty, veggie-forward finish. Every component here is simple and traceable, from the seasoned meatballs to the broth base, so you know exactly what's going into each bowl. It's a comforting, low-effort dinner that ladles up beautifully and works well for anyone keeping an eye on how much salt ends up in their food. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, herby lift right before serving.

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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 (85% lean)
1 large egg
3 tbsp almond flour
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp fine sea 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
1 tsp garlic powder
8 cups chicken broth
½ tsp fine sea 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
4 medium zucchini, spiralized or cut into thin noodles
4 cups escarole, roughly chopped

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, egg, almond flour, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — stop as soon as no streaks of egg or flour remain.

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