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Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

ThisVegan Italian Wedding Soup is a plant-based twist on an Italian classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 7 servings
Calories 242 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large onion
  • 2 large carrots
  • 5 stalks celery
  • 8 cups veggie broth
  • 1 cup ditalini (or other small noodle)
  • 2 cup spinach
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ tsp each: salt and pepper
  • 2 tsp each: garlic powder, onion powder, parsley
  • 1 tsp each: basil, thyme, sage
  • 1 batch Vegan Quinoa Meatballs

Instructions
 

Making the Soup Base

  1. Start by washing and chopping all of the vegetables. Add the veggies (except spinach), and spices into a large stock pot with a bit of olive oil and sauté for 5 minutes.
  2. Add the broth, bay leaves, and noodles. Bring the soup to a boil and keep at a low boil for 10 minutes or until all veggies are fork-tender.
  3. Once the soup is finished, stir in the fresh spinach. If using frozen spinach, stir it in during the last 2 minutes of the soup boiling.

Making the Meatballs

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Wash and chop your mushrooms then place them into the food processor. Place the cooked quinoa into the food processor with the mushrooms and all remaining ingredients. Pulse until a thick paste has formed.
  3. Use a cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the meatballs and roll into a sphere. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Bake at 350F for 30-35 minutes or until the meatballs become a rich brown color and slightly crispy on the outside.
  5. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

    • Not Vegan? Use chicken or beef broth for the soup. Opt for a meat-based meatball instead of vegan.
    • Gluten-free? Use gluten-free noodles and replace the breadcrumbs and soy sauce with gluten-free options for the meatballs.
    • Oil-free? Feel free to omit the oil in this recipe for oil-free.
**Please note: The nutritional information provided for each recipe is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands of ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods. For accurate nutritional details, consider consulting a registered dietitian or using a trusted nutritional calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup** + 6 vegan meatballsCalories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 9.1gFat: 4gSugar: 3.7g
Keyword dairy-free, easy, egg-free, nut-free
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