This Keto Homemade Italian Wedding Soup has all the cozy flavors and nutrient-packed vegetables. We prepare this wedding soup with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, Italian seasoning, almond flour, garlic, ground chicken, egg, black pepper, olive oil, celery stalks, salt, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, zucchini, onion, spinach, and crushed red pepper flakes. There are 5 g of net carbs and 320 calories in this wedding soup. We make this wedding soup in just fifty minutes. This Keto Homemade Italian Wedding Soup is ideal for starters, celebrations, busy days, breakfasts, festivities, snacks, sides, lunches, parties, get-togethers, short events, functions, and supper. We keep our wedding soup in the freezer for nearly ninety days so you can make it sooner. You can serve this wedding soup with Keto Garlic Parmesan Biscuits, Keto Mediterranean Olive Salad, Keto Italian Roasted Chicken Thighs, Garlic Butter Green Beans, Crispy Zucchini Fries, or Keto Italian Soda.
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STATS:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: Italian, American
- Prep Duration: 20 minutes
- No. of Calories: 320 kcal
- Course: Main Course, Soup
- Cook Duration: 30 minutes
- Portion Size: 1½ cups
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Overall yields: 6
- Level of Difficulty: Normal
- Total duration: 50 minutes
TOOLS:
- Large soup pot
- Mixing bowls
- Cutting board
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife
- Small cookie scoop
- Ladle
INGREDIENTS:
MEATBALLS:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ lb ground chicken
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp almond flour
- Two pieces of garlic
- One tsp. of Italian seasoning
- Half a tsp. of salt
- Black pepper, half a teaspoon
SOUP:
- Two tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 small onion
- Two celery stalks
- Two medium zucchini
- Three garlic pieces
- Eight cups of chicken broth
- Black pepper
- 3 cups spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:
GROUND BEEF:
- An indulgent texture and high protein content can be obtained from ground beef. Alternatively, you can use ground chicken, lamb, or turkey.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- To achieve a soft texture and nutty taste, we must use finely ground almond flour. Additionally, it gives the dough for the meatballs structure and fewer carbs. You can replace it with flaxseed meal or sunflower seed flour.
SPINACH:
- Make use of the spinach to give this wedding soup some freshness and fiber. We can substitute Swiss chard, kale, or arugula.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini can be used to provide fiber and structure. Alternatively, we may add grated cabbage, spinach, or finely chopped broccoli.
ONIONS:
- To add sweetness and scent, we use onions. Onion powder, shallots, or green onions can be used in their place.
OLIVE OIL:
- Utilizing olive oil will give the vegetables a rich texture and help them cook evenly. You could also use avocado oil or melted butter in its place.
GARLIC:
- Garlic can be used to add a delicious and aromatic flavor. It is used to enhance each flavor and give this wedding soup a robust taste. Garlic powder, roasted garlic, or onion powder can be used in its place.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- This cheese is utilized to provide the flavor of umami and a savory taste. Asiago cheese, pecorino Romano, or nutritional yeast can be used in its place.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Stir the Italian seasoning, ground chicken, salt, parmesan cheese, pepper, ground beef, garlic, egg, and almond flour in a big dish.
- Stir them till they are mixed.
- Make small bite-sized meatballs from the mixture and put them aside on the plate.
- Add the celery, onion, and zucchini to a large pot with warm olive oil.
- Cook for about six minutes, or till they are tender.
- Whisk in the garlic & cook for an extra minute.
- Dip the mixture in the chicken broth and include the red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning.
- Gently boil the soup and put the meatballs into the simmering broth.
- Slower the flame and cook till the meatballs are completely cooked, for about twelve minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach and simmer for about three minutes, or till it wilts.
- You can taste & adjust the pepper and salt.
- Add the soup to the bowls and sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese before eating.
TIPS:
- We utilize homemade broth to get a deep flavor.
- Do not stir the meat mixture too much to retain the tender texture of the meatballs.
- Make a small shape of the meatballs to get a real Italian wedding soup texture.
- Slowly cook instead of boiling swiftly to avoid tough meatballs.
- Make the meatballs earlier to cut down on cooking time.
- Lastly, include the spinach to get nutrients and color.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREADS:
- Keto Rosemary Focaccia
- Keto Garlic Parmesan Biscuits
- Keto Cloud Bread
- Keto Mozzarella Breadsticks
SALADS:
- Keto Caesar Salad
- Keto Mediterranean Olive Salad
- Keto Arugula Parmesan Salad
- Keto Avocado Cucumber Salad
PROTEINS:
- Keto Herb-Grilled Chicken
- Keto Garlic Butter Salmon
- Keto Lemon Pepper Shrimp
- Keto Italian Roasted Chicken Thighs
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted Garlic Broccoli
- Creamy Cauliflower Mash
APPETIZERS:
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Antipasto Skewers
- Keto Caprese Bites
- Crispy Zucchini Fries
MEALS:
- Keto Chicken Alfredo Bake
- Keto Eggplant Parmesan
- Keto Lasagna Casserole
- Keto Sausage and Peppers
BEVERAGES:
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
- Keto Italian Soda
- Herbal Basil Tea
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the remaining soup for four days in a covered container.
FREEZER:
- Store this wedding soup in a closed dish for nearly 3 months.
FAQs:
Can we prepare this wedding soup earlier?
- Yes, you can make this wedding soup earlier, as it freezes for almost three months.
Will we prepare this wedding soup dairy-free?
- Yes, you can use vegan cheese replacements or skip the Parmesan cheese to make this wedding soup non-dairy.
How do we stop the breaking of meatballs?
- You can utilize the almond flour and egg to avoid the meatballs from falling apart.
May I use keto pasta replacements?
- Yes, you can include zucchini noodles or shirataki noodles instead.
Could we utilize frozen spinach?
- Sure, you can include the frozen spinach directly in the soup for the last few minutes of cooking.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Serving Size: 1½ cups
Calories: 320 kcal
Total Fat: 22 g
Protein: 24 g
Total Carbs: 7 g
Sugars: 3 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg
Potassium: 620 mg
Calcium: 180 mg
Iron: 2.5 mg
Net Carbs: 5 g