Vegetable Soup with Beef Meatballs – Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Lactose Free
Equipment
- 1 Non-stick cooking pot
Ingredients
- 500 gr mince beef
- 1 onion optional
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 potatoes
- 2 Stalks of celery optional
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 3 L boiling water
- 1/2 vegetable stock lactose-free & gluten-free
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tbsp mint
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the minced meat, mint, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix the ingredients well.
- Shape the mixture into 16–18 meatballs and set them aside.
- Add 1 tbsp of olive oil to a large non-stick pot (suitable for soup).
- Finely chop the carrot, onion, potato, and celery; add them to the pot and sauté.
- Add the meatballs and the broth, along with the vegetables, and continue stirring.
- Next, add the boiling water and cook until the vegetables have softened.
- 15 minutes before turning off the heat, add the rice.Before removing from the heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil and 1 tsp of salt, and stir well.
Is This Soup Dairy-Free and Lactose-Free?
Yes! This recipe does not contain milk, cream, butter, or other dairy ingredients. It can be made dairy-free and lactose-free, as long as all the ingredients used are free from dairy and lactose.
Is This Soup Gluten-Free?
Yes! This recipe is made without added gluten. Be sure to check the labels of any packaged ingredients to ensure they are gluten-free.
Is This Soup Made Without Acidic Ingredients?
Yes! This recipe is prepared without added acidic ingredients, such as lemon or tomatoes. This allows the mild, homemade flavors of the vegetables and beef meatballs to shine.
Can I Use a Different Type of Meat?
Absolutely! Instead of ground beef, you can use ground chicken or pork, depending on your preferences. Each option gives the soup a slightly different flavor, so feel free to experiment until you find the combination you enjoy most. Personally, I prefer beef because it pairs beautifully with the vegetables and adds a rich, savory flavor. It is also a source of iron, which is especially important to me because I live with iron-deficiency anemia.