Gluten-Free Meatball Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Soup:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups gluten-free chicken or beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups baby spinach or chopped kale
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Meatballs:
   • In a bowl, mix together the ground meat, gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour, egg, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
   • Form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
2. Brown the Meatballs:
   • In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides. Once browned, remove them from the pot and set aside.
3. Cook the Vegetables:
   • Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
   • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Combine Soup Ingredients:
   • Pour in the gluten-free broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, basil, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a simmer.
5. Add Meatballs:
   • Return the meatballs to the pot. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
6. Finish the Soup:
   • Add the baby spinach or chopped kale and cook until the greens are wilted and tender.
   • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
7. Serve:
   • Ladle the soup into bowls, making sure each serving has a good number of meatballs and vegetables.

Enjoy your homemade Gluten-Free Meatball Soup!

For those seeking additional gluten-free meatball soup recipes, several titles and links below may be helpful:

• “Italian Wedding Soup {Gluten-free, Dairy-free}” on Unbound Wellness
• “Gluten Free Italian Wedding Soup” on At Home With Shay

These resources provide diverse gluten-free meatball soup variations that cater to different tastes and preferences.