Ground Beef Meatball Minestrone Soup

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Ground Beef Meatball Minestrone Soup

Meatball Minestrone Soup made with ground beef is a comforting meal that is full of fresh vegetables! The meatballs replace beans or pasta used in a traditional variation of minestrone soup for a low-carb, Keto, grain-free, Paleo, and Whole30 version. 40 minutes is all you need to make this simple soup!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Keyword: Dairy-Free, gluten-free, Keto, Paleo, Whole30

Servings:

Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

1 lb ground beef or turkey
8 oz pork or turkey sausage*
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp sea salt

For the Soup

2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
1 medium white onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
3 ribs celery diced
2 large carrots peeled and diced
1 medium zucchini diced
1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
5 cups chicken broth
1 tsp sea salt + more to taste
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

For the Meatballs:

Heat oven to a broil. In a medium sized bowl, mix together meat with spices. Roll into 1.5 inch balls, and place on a baking sheet. Broil for 4-5 minutes (just enough to get them browned on the outside, they can cook more later). Remove from oven and set aside.

For the Soup:

In a large stock pot, heat your pan to medium-medium high heat. Once hot, add diced onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
Now add garlic, celery, zucchini, and carrots. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then add tomatoes, broth, and vinegar. Bring to a boil, then add meatballs to soup.
Reduce heat to a simmer, let cook uncovered for about 20 minutes. Season with salt.
Top with fresh basil to serve and parmesan cheese (optional)

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