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Italian Wedding Soup (Low Carb and Weight Watchers Friendly)

Yield: 4 servings
Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 11g net carbs per serving.

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 lb. 93% lean ground beef
  • 2 slices Aunt Millie's Live Carb Smart White Bread
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the soup:

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup riced cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Tear the bread into 1" pieces and add them to the baking sheet in a single layer.
  • Bake for 7-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. Keep an eye on the bread during the last 2 minutes so it doesn't burn.
  • Once the bread has cooled, add it to a food processor. Pulse until it is a breadcrumb consistency.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into twenty 1" meatballs.
  • Heat a large nonstick pot over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides for about 4-5 minutes (they don't need to be fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
  • Remove any excess grease from the pan. Add two teaspoons of olive oil to the pan, then add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Cook 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  • Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir to combine, then return the meatballs to the pot.
  • Stir in the riced cauliflower and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cauliflower is tender.
  • Stir in the spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
  • Ladle into 4 bowls and serve hot.

Notes

NUTRITION INFORMATION:
1 of 4 servings (There are 11g net carbs per serving)
311 calories, 14g total fat, 372 mg sodium, 17g total carbohydrate, 6g dietary fiber, 2g sugars, 35g protein (my fitnesspal.com)