Low-Carb Keto Italian Wedding Soup - Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 8 ounces ground beef
• 8 ounces ground pork
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan ((optional) (for dairy-free if making 6 servings use 2 tbsp nutritional yeast))
• 1 large egg (whisked)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• 1/3 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter ((or for dairy-free use olive oil))
• 1 small yellow onion (diced)
• 3/4 cup carrot (peeled and diced)
• 3 stalks celery (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt ((or to taste))
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper ((or to taste))
• 2 dried bay leaves
• 45 ounces chicken broth
• 1 parmesan rind ((optional))
• 3.5 ounces kale ((or spinach or chard))
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice ((or apple cider vinegar))
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)