Easy Italian Meatball Soup with Zucchini Noodles
This easy, low-carb Italian meatball soup is made with tender meatballs, veggies, and zucchini noodles, with a tangy, flavorful tomato broth.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 20 oz package pre-cooked Italian Meatballs turkey or beef*
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion- diced
- 3-4 cloves garlic - minced
- 1 medium carrot - peeled and diced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes
- 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 32- oz. beef or chicken broth
- 2 medium zucchini- spiralized into zoodles
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- OPTIONAL: 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- dairy-free cheese or parmesan cheese and parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch Oven, saute the onions and garlic with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add in the carrots and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- To the vegetables, add the seasoning along with the pre-cooked Honeysuckle White Italian Meatballs. Cook for 4-5 minutes. While this is cooking, use a spiralizer and spiralize 2 medium zucchini. Add the canned tomatoes and beef broth. Simmer covered 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, add in the zucchini noodles and cook another 5-10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese or dairy-free cheese of choice.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Cooking Zoodles: Adjust the cooking time to desired firmness of the zucchini noodles. If al dente is preferred, cook the zucchini noodles for less time.
- Gluten-Free: This recipe is gluten-free, however, if you are using frozen, pre-cooked meatballs, be sure to check the label for ingredients.
- Spice Level: The three types of tomatoes mixed with the beef broth make a delicious, tangy tomato broth that is mild in spice. If you want a spicier soup, add crushed red pepper flakes to taste.
- Pasta Alternatives: If you don’t prefer zucchini pasta noodles, feel free to substitute them for gluten-free noodles or regular pasta. You can even try sweet potato spirals.
- Meal Prep: This is an easy meal prep recipe. Store in individual containers and grab and go for a healthy, filling lunch.