Keto Italian Wedding Soup

Step by Step Instructions

1. 1

   Add all ingredients for the meatballs to a large bowl and mix until combined.

   For this step

   • 1/2 lb ground beef (93/7)
   • 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
   • 1/2 cup pork panko
   • 1 large egg
   • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
   • 3 cloves garlic, minced
   • 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
   • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2. 2

   Form small meatballs by scooping up 1 heaping teaspoon of the mixture and rolling it in a ball that is about ¾-1-inch in diameter. Repeat with remaining mixture. This should make around 75-80 meatballs.

3. 3

   Pour olive oil into a large pot or Dutch oven. Heat over medium heat. When oil is hot, fry the meatballs in batches, turning to brown all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining meatballs.

   For this step

   • 3 tablespoons olive oil
4. 4

   To the Dutch oven, add the onion, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add the garlic, salt and pepper. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

   For this step

   • 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped
   • 1 carrot, sliced
   • 3 stalks celery, sliced
   • 3 cloves garlic, minced
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
   • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
5. 5

   Return the meatballs to the pot and add broth. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir in lupini rice, lower the heat to a simmer and let cook for 6-8 minutes or until rice is tender.

   For this step

   • 8 cups chicken broth
   • 1 cup lupini rice
6. 6

   Turn off the heat and stir in the spinach until wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

   For this step

   • 3 cups baby spinach leaves