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Beef Meatball Soup

Beef Meatball Soup

This hearty soup features flavorful beef meatballs combined with fresh vegetables in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb. grass-fed ground beef 85/15 blend
  • ½ cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Soup
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion about 1 medium yellow onion
  • 1 cup peeled and diced carrot about 1 large carrot
  • 1 cup diced celery about 2 large stalks
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon cassava flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 2 cups peeled and diced yellow potatoes about 1 large potato
  • 4 cups beef bone broth I like Kettle & Fire
  • 6 sprigs fresh thyme
  • ½ cup frozen peas

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Soup Pot

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, thyme, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
  2. Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add onion, carrot, and celery to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in salt, thyme, cassava flour, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, and coconut aminos. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add potatoes, beef bone broth, and meatballs. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add fresh thyme and frozen peas. Cook for an additional 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Adjust seasoning based on your taste preferences. You can also add other vegetables if desired.