MY LATEST SOUP OBSESSION | this soup is food for your soul

I'm so excited to share my latest soup obsession with you - this soup is food for the soul! It's a meatball and vegetable soup (very similar to albondigas, which is a Mexican meatball soup).
My meatball soup is packed with homemade, grass-fed meatballs, beef bone broth, cabbage, carrots, zucchini, and lots of delicious spices. I promise you, healthy comfort food has never tasted so good.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:39 Seasoning the ground beef
1:30 Mixing the ground beef and seasonings
2:45 Forming the meatballs
3:10 My favorite soup pot
3:34 Start the soup, olive oil, onions, and salt
3:56 Add the garlic and tomatoes
4:24 Add the bone broth
4:49 Add the meatballs
5:08 Prepare the carrots, cabbage, and zucchini
6:25 Add the veggies and let simmer
7:00 Enjoy!
GRASS-FED BEEF RESOURCES
COTTON CATTLE CO. - bit.ly/CottonCattleCo - use code: C&D10 at check out
A local New Jersey farm with superior quality in both taste and texture. They deliver to a bunch of states on the east coast (NJ, NY, PA, CT, DE, MA, MD, VT, DC) and are my number one choice if you live locally. You can save 10% off all of their products using code: C&D10 at check out.
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I’ve been using Butcher Box for years. They deliver nationally and offer monthly subscriptions that make it super easy (and convenient) to access grass-fed meats. They are currently offering free ground beef (for life) to any first-time customers.
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MEATBALL & VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE
MEATBALLS
2 pounds grass-fed ground beef*
2 eggs
1 cup cauliflower rice
1/3 cup cilantro
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
SOUP
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 cups beef broth
4 carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
1 small cabbage, cut into chunks (8-10 cups)
2 zucchini, cut into quarter moons
*optional (but recommended!)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 lime, juiced
MEATBALLS
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, cauliflower rice, cilantro, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Add all meatball ingredients to a large bowl and combine well.
Scoop a heaping tablespoon of the mixture into your palms, and roll into 1-2 inch meatballs (I get about 40 meatballs). Set aside.
SOUP
Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven, add in onion with a pinch of salt, and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened and translucent. Add in garlic and tomatoes, oregano, and another pinch of salt and pepper and cook for another 4-5 minutes.
Add in broth, bring to a boil and reduce back down to a simmer. Carefully add meatballs and simmer for 12-15 minutes. Add in carrots, cabbage, and zucchini and simmer for 30 minutes or until all the veggies are tender.
Adjust seasonings and finish with fresh lime juice and a big handful of fresh chopped cilantro.
NUTRITION ANALYSIS
Serving: 2 cups | Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 21g |Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g |Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1062mg | Potassium: 805mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g |Vitamin A: 4373IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
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[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm so excited to share my latest soup obsession with you - this soup is food for the soul! It's a meatball and vegetable soup (very similar to albondigas, which is a Mexican meatball soup). Let me know what you think! XO - Dani

[@TheFamilyFirst08]

It is so funny that you mentioned that it is similar to albondigas!! That was going to be my first comment, lol. Growing up in Northern California, my Mom would make albondigas alot. My kids love it. I'm sure they will love this healthier version also.

[@Soulflowersun]

Yep those are a healthy version of albondigas love it.

[@seren8991]

We only eat grass fed beef. I made the soup today. It's not greasy. It's delicious! Thank you for sharing.

[@carolinacerra4723]

Can i use panko instead if cauli rice???

[@candymarshall820]

Looks yummy 😋. I like your videos. Do you have a recipe for this soup?

[@Eulampia]

It reminds me a lot of a Mexican meatball soup called “Albóndigas”. My favorite soup growing up . Similar ingredients, we add fresh mint herbs to it and it’s amazing .

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

The idea of adding fresh mint sounds SO deeeelicious.

[@Eulampia]

Yes family recipes are so special 🥰 especially passing them down to our next generation💕

[@Shrimp8008]

Exactly why I clicked the video it made me crave albondigas XD

[@tricialn9317]

Me too! Mom is gone (and so is her original recipe). Been making my own version. Dani, I'm sure, will make an amazing version! Thanks!!!

[@deliabravo3671]

I agree that it is much like albondigas. I don't usually put cabbage, though that is a nice addition. ❤️

[@Mejiaelis]

This is what so many Mexican kids come home to on cool day…lovely memories! Anytime my daughter has a cold or feels she needs something comforting she asks for albóndigas. I actually still request these from my mom because mom’s cooking is always a joy

[@marthasanchez4711]

It’s what mom made alll the time when we were growing up! Traditional Mexican family with 7 kids! She still makes it. It’s one of my all time favorite soups she makes for us ❤️

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Lucky kids!!

[@markbernie5742]

Hello how are you?

[@KCNwokoye]

Thank you Dani for your beautiful recipes. They are well laid out and thoughtfully curated. You are also a great teacher with a warm and soothing voice. I have used many of your recipes and they are awesome. I send you and your beautiful family good vibes. Keep on shining!

[@rivkakirshberg9994]

Thank you, Dani, I love your recipes and the healthy eating ideas. The vegetables prep is brilliant, I'm lazy to cut up a salad often and now to have them all ready in the fridge is a great idea !

[@lisakokidko2711]

Hi Dani this soup is delicious Thank you for all you do in helping people eat better. Your cooking tips and recipes are so needed and appreciated.

[@angelga8362]

This is definitely part of my favorites now, I was shock to hear all my kiddos and hubby give compliments!

[@sandras7488]

I love this soup my mom used to make it all the time. It always reminds me of her when I eat it. 😁

[@DarkManklc]

OMG! I made this soup tonight! I used plant based meatballs and homemade veggie broth. Amazing results! I love this recipe!! Thank you so much for sharing! Guys/Gals make this one! So so good! It makes so many servings and it’s inexpensive! Knocked but out of the park with this one! Love it 😍

[@margaritacepeda2724]

I just finished making the meatball soup & it's delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe with all of us!

[@smokie2925]

This soup is so delicious! I gave some to my sisters and they loved it also and have also made it for their families. Very tasty

[@joannemarie1371]

Savory & Yummy! Perfect for the winter storm that's coming in this evening. I cut the recipe in half, as I was cooking only for me, and substituted with bison, beef broth & parsley. I will cook this soup recipe again. It's so easy!

[@stephanieb1196]

My family and I love this kind of soup. We didn’t grow up eating it, but had it at friends homes occasionally and began making it several years ago. I will add the cauliflower rice as you did to the meatballs now. Thank you for the good idea!

[@emmanueljerez_]

I dont even know anymore if Im watching for the food or just to see you again. Thanks for all the amazing recipes.

[@lynnyb1859]

I made this soup but instead of cabbage used spinach at the last 5 minutes. Also since I don’t like cilantro added oregano and also Parmesan cheese. So good. Thanks for all your recipes. I have made many and always love how the dishes turn out. Always delicious.

[@LexingtonGirl85]

Made it three times already! It is delicious! Thank you for the recipe

[@the10171965]

Delicious recipes. Thank you for sharing.❤

[@CandyisAwesome86]

Made this today and omg! 😋 So glad you shared this recipe.

[@terryriley7490]

O my goodness golly I made your Meatball VEGETABLE soup April 29th and it is so fabulously delicious...it makes so much for 2 people...I'll have to cut the recipe in half...but I'm definitely enjoying it now!!!!!!! Thanks so very much for sharing this awesome recipe... Everyone have a blessed and joyful week!!!!!!!

[@hortensejones4050]

Perfect timing. I’m under the weather, praying not as serious as may be G-d forbid. Basically on purées. Friends making me puréed turkey soup but extremely bland. So I’m using your recipe sans meatballs & cabbage. Love cilantro (mint too!) so this is all veery inspiring. Deepest gratitude for this & all your terrific videos & content!!Wishing you all well🙏🌿💕

[@jdhjimbo]

Wonderful soup that offers lots of body, great veggies for winter, and I can feel the warmth.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's like a hug in a bowl... SO good!

[@katietolliver2844]

Oh I just made this!!! So good thank you.

[@cocop1913]

This is a beautiful version! I love the veggie combination used here. My mom’s albóndigas version from México, City and Michoacán is quite a treat. She adds real rice and a small piece of egg in the center. Also epazote, a special prehispanic herb. It’s a magical dish.

[@lisaremy4817]

Definitely going to try this one! My family loves soups. Looks delicious. ❤️

[@2EternityButterflies]

We love soup and this looks so good. Thank you!

[@paj235]

Love all your recipes, u have such high quality healthy ingredients

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you! I'm so glad you are enjoying them.

[@donnak5961]

My husband and I LOVED your butternut squash chili and this looks just as good! I can't wait to try it!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I love hearing that, Donna!! Enjoy this one.

[@artintuition7996]

Looks amazing!! Definitely gonna try it

[@lizmerritt2148]

You always make delicious recipes! Yummy!

[@annabozena5404]

Looks amazing and I am sure it tastes as good! Love dishes like this these days 😍

[@wendyaucoin8340]

Made this soup today!! It is Wonderful!! Love it 😀

[@DelindaHenderson]

Dani this looks so good! I love your recipes. Thanks as always for sharing….

[@mynanasapron]

Love all your recipes!!!

[@susanb5058]

That soup looks super delicious 😋 thanks Dani 💕

[@denisegrosch2744]

Yummy! This will be on rotation!

[@thourayahassan2850]

Mmmm perfect soup we need to make healthy soup for the winter thank you a lot we have many options by choosing vegs.♡

[@maryvelneelemantenaya2092]

Dani ! You're the Best ! I can tell it's delicious !! I can't wait to make it !!!

[@johncanetta5116]

Definitely making this tomorrow! Yum!

[@TheFamilyFirst08]

I love that you use the Cauliflower Rice , Cilantro and Grass Fed (& Finished) Beef!! I'm going to share this with my wife. Thank you.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awesome! Enjoy the recipe :)

[@mamadotscreations]

This looks FABULOUS!!

[@terrydiehl177]

I made this, delicious! So much flavor!

[@evabazan1966]

Can’t wait to try this - looks delicious

[@michellebelna1132]

I made this soup for dinner tonight. It got rave reviews from my family. This soup recipe is a keeper! Thanks, Dani.

[@SongbirdCollageArts]

Man did I need this today! We are in the middle of a snowsquall and nothing hits like homemade soup. Thanks Dani!

[@nubiagutierrez3987]

I have that pot also!!! I love it and use it so much!!!

[@amykolstee5212]

Thank you, Dani for sharing this soup recipe! This looks delicious, I definitely will be making this soon!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure, enjoy it!

[@kanases]

Yummy, I'm gonna try this!

[@donnadamsgaard8145]

This looks and sounds delicious. I am excited to try it. Thank you Dani.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I'm so glad you plan to try this one. Enjoy it, Donna!

[@Tasty-Dishes]

It similar to our Iraqi rice meatball soup. We add thyme and mint to our rice meatball. We use any vegetables on hand like eggplant, zucchini, carrot, turnip and swiss chard. Every time I don't know what to make this recipe comes to my mind. It is that good and easy :)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Love that. Thanks for sharing... sounds delicious.

[@childofTheMostHigh4217]

Oh my, this look awesome! Definitely shopping for ingredients soon. Thanks for sharing!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure! Enjoy the soup.

[@brutaLCris]

This looks incredible - my mother used to make something similar. I will def be trying this out!

[@Andi-pt1bt]

We had this a few nights ago. It was so good! Next time I'll put the veggies in at different times...carrots with the meatballs, cabbage, then zucchini for just a few minutes.

[@iredinners]

Wow so good! Making this this weekend ❤️

[@gracechong7528]

Wow my family loves this soup. I used elk to make the meatballs and they are so delicious. More soup recipes please. Thank you, Dani! Cheers from Canada. 😀

[@drmelissastitz]

Thanks Dani! This soup looks amazing! I find it really hard to find healthy GF recipes to manage my Celiac Disease. Please keep them coming!

[@MariaCruz-if2lx]

I do it very similar with grass fed beef and Turkey same veggies but also add chayote , I instead of cilantro I add fresh mint and oregano. We love them.

[@makejihyomainvocalistagain9217]

Okayyy I'm definitely making this. I just love cabbage, thank you Dani for the recipe!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

YAY! I love cabbage too... so tender and buttery!

[@mariatellez1423]

Delicious 😋!

[@levialers]

Looks amazing

[@Frostysleet]

Looks amazing! I have never tried meatball soup before, will give it a shot!

[@vborja3877]

It looks delicious and I have to try it 😊

[@Shay_La_Soul]

***MAKE. THIS. SOUP*** It was supremely delicious! Will definitely be a staple in my soup recipe collection.

[@kimzinger2014]

absolutely fabulous soup , thank you! Souper bowl Sundays with Clean and Delicious, your recipes are all so great and easy. thank you so much. Hugs from Goetzingers on Haida Gwaii

[@claretamura9752]

Another awesome recipe Thankyou!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

My pleasure! Enjoy it and thanks for watching.

[@cynthianash3709]

Thanks Dani, I made the soup, my home smells great 👍

[@licett5278]

This looks so yummy- thx Dani xoxo

[@johannapurnell608]

I recently made your ground turkey butternut squash chili (I cooked it in my slow cooker instead) it was absolutely delicious... Thank you for sharing

[@jamesmoore4023]

Yes! I'm making your turkey butternut squash soup again at this very moment and making your stuffed pepper soup again on Sunday! Easiest meal prep. Thank you!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Amazing! Enjoy them both.

[@stacybutterfield5145]

Definitely will be trying this. Looks delicious

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

So glad to hear it, enjoy!

[@physicaltech12]

Oh My....I will try it.this week

[@davehugstrees]

I love any soup with meatballs in it. Can’t wait to try this.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Saaame! enjoy!

[@Alilglitter]

I love it with lots of lemon

[@marygrott8095]

This looks amazing, Dani!! I'll definitely be trying it.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you, Mary!! Enjoy it.

[@beatrizc8043]

Just made this tonight with turkey meatball! Delicious !!!!❤️❤️

[@pyritecindi7384]

Sounds and looks delicious. Will try. Thanks for sharing. Love your enthusiasm.😄💙

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you!! Enjoy the recipe.

[@cicilyly6027]

This looks so good!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's really good! I hope you get to try it.

[@utube0372]

Great recipe and btw your skin looking so beautiful and healthy.

[@joannebenoit9595]

Don’t really like cilantro, but after making this soup discovered I LOVE cilantro! I made this with turkey and added the cauliflower rice but it wasn’t sticking. I added bread crumbs, just enough to bind. This soup is a 10 thumbs up. So good. My family loves it too.

[@zacho115]

Thank you for this nice recipi, i made it the other day and we loved it. Greatings from Denmark.

[@starmoon4890]

I love your cooking shows. ❤🙏🌍so much

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you!! I appreciate you being here.

[@PattyPaints]

I can't wait to try this recipe - I'm a big time soup lover! Especially right now with our chilly Northeast weather keeping us indoors. I'm also one of the small percentage of people to whom cilantro tastes like soap. 🤷🏻‍♀️ I'll be trying the mint substitute - it sounds delicious!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Swap in parsley or/and mint! Enjoy then soup - we are expecting a snowstorm this weekend.

[@Rebeccadiaz33]

It's taste amazing!!! I did have to switch the beef for veggie meatballs and beef broth for homemade vegetable broth cause family and I are vegan. Veggie meatballs worked great with this recipe. Thanks lady🙂🙂

[@ginafriend1690]

Yum 😋 Dani!! I'll be sharing with my Mama and friends. I do buy grass-fed ground beef myself, and Love Cilantro ❤️ I'm big on Organic. Thank you so much for sharing your Delicious Meatball Soup. A forsure Winner! 😊

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure! Enjoy + thanks for watching.

[@TeaRoseLover]

Sounds delicious 😋! Will have to try this recipe soon.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's really good!! Enjoy it.

[@TTimeConscious]

I really want to try this! It looks super healthy and delicious 💓🍲❤️🙏😍 thank you so much for this wonderful video 💕😘

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's my pleasure! Enjoy :)

[@dsparks149]

It sounds and looks yummy 😍

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thank you! I hope you get to try it.

[@loradavis8751]

Making this today...been waiting on a soup like this...thank you:)

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

You are so welcome! Enjoy it. It's SO good.

[@paradisecove4146]

I made this soup ❤it was Amazing Dear. Thank you for sharing 🎉❤

[@reneea7811]

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! You are the first person to have made nutritious eating so pleasurable and exciting for me because of recipes like this. You're changing my life for the better Dani and I am truly grateful.

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Awe, Renee... comments like this make my day. Thank you for the kind words. I'm so glad you are finding a way to make this journey feel good.

[@jenniferjones8907]

Hi Dani! This soup was so delicious! It was 90 degrees here today but I didn’t care! So filling & yummy! 😋

[@angelbmann3531]

Ok I need to try this, it looks delicious!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Enjoy it!!

[@amberf3599]

This soup looks delicious. I'm definitely making this very soon ❤

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

YAY! Enjoy it, Amber.

[@dennisstrasburg7105]

Excellent - will make tomorrow!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

YAY! Let me know what you think.

[@T0mtoma]

I’m definitely making this for dinner tomorrow, Meatballs and soups seems like a good combo!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

It's SO good. Enjoy it.

[@mvela9877]

We serve in our home a Mexican soup similar to this called Albóndigas 😋. We don’t add cabbage or zucchini though; these two veggies however, we do add them to our chicken soup. Gotta try your version, looks delicious 🤤 🙋🏻‍♀️💕

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

Thanks for sharing! When I lived in CA my hubby and I would go to a local Mexican restaurant and they made the BEST chicken soup which also had cabbage and zucchini. SO good!

[@civilizeddiva]

The soup was wonderful: light flavor because I used turkey Italian sausage. I don’t do zucchini, so I used turnip. The meatball recipe makes more than enough for the soup, so I’ll replenish the soup with more meatballs over the next day or two.

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you 😊

[@Shariiibabyyy]

I’m so glad you mentioned a company in Jersey that has great quality meat. I get Butcher Box and I have been wanting to try a local company but wasn’t sure about how good it would be. Definitely will check them out!! Stay safe in the storm!! I’m excited for it!!

[@CleanandDeliciousDani]

I was SO excited to find this farm. And while I love Butcher Box - they source from all over the world. Cattle Cotton Co - is just this one local farm and I found the meat to be notably delicious! Let me know what you think if you give them a try.

[@dynasty5140]

👍I LOVE THIS! So YUMMY! I could eat this EVERYDAY! ❤️😋❤️THANK YOU!