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    December 8, 2021

    Italian Wedding Soup

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    Do you ever get caught in a rut of making the same soups over and over because they are easy? Because I definitely do, which is why I started to brand out! Italian Wedding Soup is one of those soups I have always heard about, but never really tried to make. This recipe is hearty, delicious and a great change up on your regular soup!

    There are tons of different versions of Italian Wedding Soup out there, but I took my own stab at a Whole30 and Paleo version. It typically has orzo or some sort of pasta, so I knew I was going to have to have a heart veggie. Typically this is potatoes for me, but I tried cauliflower rice instead. This was not a mistake! It adds the right texture and bulk without being overpowering. Of course, you can always add any kind of pasta you like if that works for you!

    This recipe is great because it only takes about 30 minutes and uses many of the same ingredients as other soups you may enjoy. However, it is a little different! Feel free to mix up the meats, add different veggies and make it your own based on what you have in the fridge.

    If you are looking for a side dish for this soup I really like having this Dairy-Free Caesar Salad with it! 

    Tips for Italian Wedding Soup:

    1. I like making my own cauliflower rice in the food processor so I can have larger chunks, however, frozen cauliflower rice works just fine!
    2. You can always add any pasta you like! Orzo is delicious, too!
    3. In this recipe, I used ground pork, but you can use ground turkey or any other meat you prefer.
    4. This makes quite a bit of soup, so save the extras for leftovers or in your freezer.
    italian wedding soup in a bowl

    Italian Wedding Soup

    Hayley Lucero
    A delicious, warming soup with lots of Italian herbs
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 447 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Meatballs

    • 1 lbs ground pork
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 egg

    Soup

    • 1 white onions
    • 4 medium carrots
    • 3 celery stalks
    • 1 cup cauliflower rice
    • 1 cup kale
    • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic minced
    • 2 quarts chicken broth
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ lemon juiced
    • 1 teaspoon champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. While this is heating, combine all the meatball ingredients into a bowl. Mix until combined, but be sure not to over mix.
    • Use a spoon or small ice cream scoop to form the meatballs. Place the meatballs on a sheet pan coating in non-stick spray. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
    • While the meatballs are cooking, heat a large pot to medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon avocado oil. Put carrots, onions, and celery in and saute for 5 minutes.
    • Add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, chicken broth, vinegar, and lemon juice to the pan. Bring this to a boil- this should take about 10 minutes.
    • When the meatballs are done add those to the soup pot. Then add kale and cauliflower rice to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
    • Add fresh parsley to garnish, serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 27gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1906mgPotassium: 937mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12122IUVitamin C: 51mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Dinner, gluten-free, Healthy, Paleo, soup, Whole30
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    Hi, I'm Hayley! A Colorado native, Board Certified Health Coach, and founder, recipe developer, and photographer behind Real Food With Altitude. Since 2020 Hayley has been developing recipes that are easy to make, healthy, and enjoyable for the whole family. Her recipes are inspired by her own health journey to heal her gut so they all consist of real food that are nourishing and delicious.

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