Italian Wedding Soup

Italian wedding soup is a tradition in my family for all holidays. This paleo adaptation is just as yummy!

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Italian Wedding Soup – Paleo


  • Total Time: 39 minutes

Description

Italian wedding soup is a tradition in my family for all holidays. This paleo adaptation is just as yummy!


Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • 1/2 medium Yellow onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 2 teaspoons of coconut flour
  • 1 teaspoon of sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound lean pork

For the Soup

  • 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups peeled and sliced large carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 10 cups of organic, paleo chicken stock
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons of salt divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups of shredded roasted chicken
  • 3 cups of escarole

Instructions

Make the meatballs

  1. run the onion through the grating attachment of a food processor or grate with a box grater.
  2. Combine all the meatball ingredients.
  3. Using a small cookie scoop, form the meat mixture into bite size balls and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
  4. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Make the soup

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot over med-high heat.
  2. Saute the carrots and celery for 5 mins
  3. Pour in the chicken stock, 2 teaspoons of salt, pepper and bring to a boil
  4. reduce the heat to medium and add the meatballs.
  5. Cover and cook for 8 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and begin floating on the top.
  6. Stir in the chicken and escarole and cook for an additional 5 mins until the escarole is wilted.
  7. Season to tatste with the remaining teaspoon of salt.
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 19
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: Italian