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Home » Soup » Delicious Dairy Free Italian Meatball Soup

Delicious Dairy Free Italian Meatball Soup

Oct 3, 2021 · Modified: Oct 9, 2021 by Kelly Roenicke · 11 Comments

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A cozy pot of Italian meatball soup is the perfect family friendly recipe to try on a chilly day. Kids and adults love these mini meatballs floating around in a flavorful broth. This easy soup recipe is dairy free and gluten free.

bowl of Italian meatball soup

Soup is one of my favorite simple meals. I love a good recipe that you can quickly put together, and then let simmer on the stove, filling your kitchen with a delicious aroma.

There are so many wonderful allergy friendly, dairy free soup recipes to try. We make soup regularly, no matter the weather! Chicken potato soup, lentil soup, and this mini meatball soup are some of our favorite choices.

This meatball soup is pretty simple – just a few ingredients come together to make this delicious meal. We had this recently, and it got gobbled right up!

There’s a lot of flexibility with this recipe – you can change the vegetables if you like, you can use a different meat for the meatballs, you can use a different type of pasta. This is a great recipe to make your own!

pot of italian meatball soup with zucchini and noodles

Which pasta to use

There are a lot of options for allergy friendly pasta. You can choose the brand that you’re comfortable with. You can find gluten free pastas that are made of rice, corn, chickpeas, and even lentils.

I used Jovial gluten free elbows for this recipe. They do keep their shape very well and the texture is excellent in this soup.

Some other brands to look into are Cybele’s or Ancient Harvest Pasta. Please call and make sure any brand is safe for your particular dietary needs.

Storage and freezing

Store this soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. I haven’t tried freezing this, but in general, freezing soup with pasta in it isn’t a great idea.

The texture of the pasta will not be great if you freeze this and then reheat it. If you did want to freeze this soup, freeze it without adding the pasta. Add freshly cooked pasta to the soup when you’re reheating it for best results.

mini pork meatballs on a plate

How to make Italian meatball soup

  1. Mix the ground pork, seasonings, and bread crumbs. Roll into small balls.
  2. In a large pot, cook the onion in the olive oil until it softens, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the broth, beans, meatballs, and marinara sauce. Bring the soup to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked pasta, zucchini, and spices. Cook until the zucchini are tender. Serve with fresh bread or crackers.

Substitutions

  • Try different beans – Navy beans or Lima beans would work well
  • Add some more veggies – carrots, corn, or green beans
  • Use rice or quinoa instead of pasta
  • Use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of pork

What to serve with Italian meatball soup

  • Homemade Gluten Free Crackers
  • Green Onion Garlic Butter
  • Vegan Breadsticks
bowl of gluten free meatball soup with pasta

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Delicious Dairy Free Italian Meatball Soup.

This meatball soup is full of flavor and color. This is a great soup to make on a cold winter day!

Course Soup
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Italian
Keyword easy, restaurant style
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 481 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1 pound ground pork or ground turkey or chicken
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ slice gluten free bread crumbled

For the soup:

  • 32 ounces chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 15 ounces Cannellini beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups cooked gluten free pasta Cook according to package
  • 2 small zucchini diced
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 ½ cups marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Place the ground pork, spices, and gluten free bread crumbs in a bowl. Use your hands to mix together. Make the meatballs, rolling them into small balls, about ¾ inch in diameter.

  2. In a large pot, saute the onion in the olive oil until it softens, about 5 minutes.

  3. Add the chicken broth, beans, meatballs, and marinara sauce to the soup pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.

  4. Let the soup simmer until meatballs are done, about 20 minutes. Add the cooked gluten free macaroni, zucchini, and spices. Cook until the zucchini are tender, about 5 more minutes.

  5. Serve with bread, gluten free crackers, or a salad.

Recipe Notes

If you have a brand of Italian sausage you like, you can use that instead.

Feel free to use ground turkey or ground chicken instead of pork if you wish.

You can use any pasta that’s safe for your dietary needs.

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It should stay fresh for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts
Delicious Dairy Free Italian Meatball Soup.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 961mg42%
Potassium 877mg25%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 6g25%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 25g50%
Vitamin A 610IU12%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 98mg10%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This post was originally published in January 2014. It has been updated.

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Comments

  1. kathy

    October 09, 2021 at 12:38 pm

    PS For 8 adults and 2 kids how should I adjust the scale for servings? I’d like for them to be able to get 2nd if they want.

    Reply
  2. kathy

    October 09, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    I’m so excited to try this out to see if it would be a good one for when my kids all come home over the holidays for several days. Lots of allergies as I’ve told you before and I think this one will work for everyone. Thanks soooo much.

    Reply
  3. Katie

    August 23, 2018 at 3:36 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  4. Kim

    October 31, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Made this for dinner last night. It was good. I double the recipe for a family of 5 and we have leftovers! Next time, I will combine spicy sausage with mild to give it a little kick :)

    Reply
    • Kelly

      October 31, 2015 at 8:53 am

      Awesome, I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for letting me know!

      Reply
  5. kyndale

    January 30, 2014 at 10:28 pm

    Your soup looks yummy! I found you when I was googling gluten-free crackers! I’m going to try those too! And your tile looks fabulous. My husband and I are going to tackle our bathroom that has carpet in it. Can you believe it!?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      January 30, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you so much! Wow, we did some work in our bathroom recently, too! It’s a lot of work, but so worth it, right? I hope you like the GF crackers!

      Reply
  6. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron

    January 30, 2014 at 9:54 am

    It has been absolutely FREEZING here lately. This soup sounds like the perfect thing to warm me up and love the idea of mini meatballs!

    Reply
  7. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely

    January 29, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    I am battling a cold right now, and I’m pretty sure the cold is winning. Picture me surrounded by tissues and sneezing constantly. I could really go for a bowl of this warm soup to soothe my throat!

    Reply
    • Kelly @ The Pretty Bee: Cooking + Creating

      January 29, 2014 at 11:55 pm

      No! Feel better, lady! Colds are such a bummer. Drink lots of fluids and get some rest. :)

      Reply

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