Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 lb. ground pork
  • 1/2 lb. ground veal
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
  • 2 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 3 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes ((optional))
  • 1 1/4 cup diced yellow onion ((about 3/4 onion))
  • 1 1/4 cup loosely diced celery ((4 stalks))
  • 1.5 cup loosely diced carrots ((3 large carrots))
  • 4 cloves garlic, (finely chopped or minced)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt (, or more to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (, or more to taste)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 5 cups dark leafy greens ((escarole, spinach, swiss chard, or kale))

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine all of the 'for the meatballs' ingredients. Using your hands, gently combine.
  • With a melon baller or a teaspoon, drop ~1 - 1 1/4 inch balls onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet (or 2). Using your hands, go back through and roll the meatballs into round circles, they don't have to be perfect.
  • Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. Set aside until soup is ready.
  • Meanwhile, for the soup, heat olive oil over medium high heat in a dutch oven or large soup pot.
  • Add the onions, celery, carrots, red pepper flakes, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, and saute until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Then, reduce heat to a low simmer (medium-low heat or low heat depending on your stovetop).
  • Add the parsley, oregano, and the leafy greens. Stir until just wilted.
  • Add the cooked meatballs into the soup, taste and add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with a little fresh parsley and red pepper flakes, if desired.
  • Enjoy!