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Hearty Veggie Packed Beef Meatball Soup

URL: https://cleananddelicious.com/meatball-vegetable-soup/

Ingredients

The Meatballs

  • 2 pounds grass-fed ground beef
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup cauliflower rice
  • cup cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

The Soup Base

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 1 small head cabbage, cut into chunks (8-10 cups)
  • 2 medium zucchini, cut into quarter moons
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ lime, juiced

Instructions

  1. Combine all meatball ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
  2. Roll the mixture into 1-2 inch meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven and sauté the onion with a pinch of salt until softened.
  4. Add garlic, tomatoes, oregano, and more salt and pepper, cooking for a few more minutes.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. Carefully add the meatballs and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  7. Add carrots, cabbage, and zucchini, then simmer for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  8. Adjust seasonings and finish with fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
10 servings
Calories
324
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
13g
Total protein
21g
Sodium
1062mg
Cholesterol
97mg

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