Keto Italian Wedding Soup
Look, if there’s any wedding we actually want to attend—it’s the one where kale marries plant-based “meatballs” in garlicky, savory broth. This Keto Italian Wedding Soup skips the drama, dodges the carbs, and still brings full ceremony-level flavor. You won’t find any awkward speeches or clingy gluten here, honey. Just a steaming bowl of comfort that’s dairy-free, low-carb, and oh-so-lovable. It’s vegan-approved, keto-friendly, and wildly satisfying—like marrying yourself but tastier. Grab a spoon, your favorite leggings, and prepare to officiate the only kind of union that actually nourishes you. Spoiler alert: you’ll want seconds.
Keto Italian Wedding Soup
This Keto Italian Wedding Soup features juicy vegan “meatballs,” wilted greens, and a herbaceous broth that’s warm, comforting, and totally carb-conscious.
Ingredients
For Vegan “Meatballs”:
- 1 cup cooked lentils
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup chopped kale or spinach
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a tray with parchment because we’re classy like that.
- In a bowl, mash lentils and mix with almond flour, flax egg, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Roll into small balls, place on tray, and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden and slightly firm.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and nosy neighbors ask what’s cooking.
- Pour in broth, stir in basil and thyme, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add chopped kale (or spinach if you’re rebellious) and cook until it softens like your ex’s apology texts.
- Gently add baked “meatballs” and let them bathe in the glorious broth for another 5 minutes.
- Finish with lemon juice, taste, and adjust salt or sass accordingly.
- Serve hot and don’t forget a smug smile—it’s THAT good.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 225
- Total Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Vitamin C: 25%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
💁♀️ Additional Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Toast the lentils slightly before mashing—because even legumes deserve a little crunch.
- Add a splash of white wine to the broth for full Italian aunt energy.
- Use baby kale if you want tender greens with zero bitterness (just like how we like our friends).
- Top with crushed red pepper flakes if you’re feeling feisty.
- Prep the “meatballs” ahead for weekday magic in under 30 minutes.
