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Tomato Basil Bisque with Italian Meatballs (paleo + Whole30)

6 Nov

A dreamy and creamy, dairy free comfort-style soup this winter! Tomato basil bisque with Italian meatballs is an amazing paleo and Whole30 compliant dinner with very little prep and takes just minutes to make. It’s too good NOT to be on rotation!

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This dairy free and Whole30 compliant tomato basil bisque with Italian meatballs is an easy winter soup with simple ingredients!

I have big dreams…about upping my game with outdoor holiday decor.

Do you know how it feels to drive through your neighborhood when every has their spooky lights and ghosts hanging from trees, then pumpkins and gords all over their doorsteps, then Griswold-style Christmas yards – and you pull into your driveway to like, one little wreath hanging on your door? It’s sad guys.

One day I WILL join forces with the festive people. One day. But today is not my day.

Luckily my kids are too young to understand that mommy and daddy are lame and don’t go all out like the other mommies and daddies in the ‘hood. They’re just thrilled seeing everyone else’s lights and fun holiday scenes (and I’m perfectly ok riding on my neighbor’s coattails). For now…

Tomato basil bisque with meatballs. An easy, paleo and Whole30 dinner the family will love

Ask my husband – every year I nag him, whining, “NEXT year let’s make all these fun things to spruce up our yard. Let’s get so many pumpkins it’s hard to see our doorstep! Let’s do one of those light shows for Christmas you see on YouTube!!”

I know what he’s thinking, “she wants ME to do all that…”

And he’s correct. That’s what the men are supposed to do, right? Engineer a light show perfectly timed to Jingle Bell Rock, with Santa riding a dinosaur-leading sled team, complete with a fireworks display at the end that reads “Merry Christmas!”. Honey, I’M NOT ASKING TOO MUCH. I gave birth to our kids.

Enough said.

Creamy tomato basil soup with Italian meatballs. A meal made in under 30 minutes! Dairy free, paleo, Whole30

So the 2017 holiday season may not mean a yard mistaken for an amusement park, but it does mean warm and comforting dinners. I got that in the bag.

What could be more festive that eating this tomato basil bisque with Italian meatballs while watching every single holiday movie scheduled on the Hallmark channel? It’s better than a giant outdoor reindeer constructed of PCV pipe and says, “Feliz Navidad” over a loudspeaker.

And when a comfort-style meal is paleo, Whole30 compliant, and made with MINIMAL effort, you’ll have time (and energy) to wrap your house with lights four times over.

Healthy tomato basil bisque with easy Italian meatballs!

Forget roasting the tomatoes and stewing  them for hours on end. I took a few shortcuts to make this simple tomato basil bisque with Italian meatballs easy for the overwhelmed-holiday-mom. And those meatballs you ask? Just a few dried herbs with ground beef – baked in the oven in less than 15 minutes. BOOM. I mean, HAPPY HOLIDAYS you filthy animal toddler.

I know, I know, I’m missing the ground pork in this recipe – but it’s really not necessary. Promise. But add it if you wish! I’ll never hold it against ya.

You’re bound to love this dairy free tomato basil bisque with Italian meatballs. Simple ingredients, big flavor, made for bellies in both the north and south poles (and everywhere in between).

Here are some other comfort soups to warm your soul this winter! Freezer-friendly Whole30 slow cooker beef stew, skinny fiesta chicken soup, white bean and potato salmon chowder, hearty Midwest vegetable stew, and this parsnip leek butternut squash soup.

Tomato soup with hints of basil and baked Italian meatballs

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Tomato Basil Bisque with Italian Meatballs

This dairy free and Whole30 compliant tomato basil bisque with Italian meatballs is an easy winter soup with simple ingredients!

★★★★★

4.8 from 4 reviews

A dairy free and Whole30 compliant comfort-style soup packed with flavor and hearty meatballs!

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Ingredients

  • 1 leek stalk, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1/3 cup fresh chopped basil
  • 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • *optional: 1 tablespoon honey or agave
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Combine the ground beef, garlic powder, dried oregano, onion powder, mustard powder, salt, and pepper. Using a 1/4 measuring up, scoop the meat mixture then form into a ball
  3. Place the raw meatballs on a baking sheet and place into the oven to cook for 12-15 minutes
  4. While the meatballs are cooking, sauté the sliced leek in olive oil just slightly below medium-high heat for roughly 5 minutes
  5. Pour the the sautéed leeks from the saucepan into a blender, then add the diced tomatoes (with juice), fresh basil, and coconut milk. Blend until you reach the desired consistency (pulsing for a chunkier texture, blending on high for a creamy bisque)
  6. Pour the tomato basil bisque back into the saucepan and turn heat to medium-low, just to warm throughout. Add the honey or agave if desired (this helps cut the acidity a bit – add more sweetener as needed)
  7. Once the meatballs are finished cooking, add to the bisque
  8. Serve with grated parmesan or pecorino cheese if desired

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49 Comments Filed Under: Dinner, Physical Kitchness, Recipes, Soup, Whole30 Tagged With: basil, beef, paleo, Tomato, whole30[heart_this]

About Chrissa

I'm Chrissa - a lover of cooking, hater of spiders, fitness enthusiast, red lipstick wearer, mom and wife. Here you will find healthy recipes the family will love, step-by-step workout tutorials, meal planning guides and wellness tips.

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Comments

  1. Erica @ Whimsical September says

    November 6, 2017 at 4:20 am

    Just found what I’ll be making the night my in-laws arrive in town in a few weeks! Thank youuuu!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Awesome!! I hope they all loved it Erica!

      Reply
  2. Michele L says

    November 6, 2017 at 6:14 am

    “And he’s correct. That’s what the men are supposed to do, right? Engineer a light show perfectly timed to Jingle Bell Rock, with Santa riding a dinosaur-leading sled team, complete with a fireworks display at the end that reads “Merry Christmas!”. Honey, I’M NOT ASKING TOO MUCH. I gave birth to our kids.”

    This had me cracking up. I use the birth card all.the.time.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      It’s a great card to use FOR ETERNITY! 😉

      Reply
  3. Caitlin says

    November 6, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    Made this for dinner tonight and it is SO delicious!!! Love how easy it is too!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:48 pm

      Glad you liked it Caitlin!

      Reply
  4. Shari says

    November 8, 2017 at 6:28 pm

    I made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing!!! Great flavor!!!!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 4, 2017 at 2:47 pm

      Glad you loved it Shari!

      Reply
  5. Danielle says

    December 5, 2017 at 2:36 pm

    Made this yesterday for dinner. Hubby and I loved it! I did add in some garlic and a splash of white wine. I also cooked everything together, then used my immersion blender. Easy and tasty! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 6, 2017 at 9:37 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that Danielle! Great additions!

      Reply
  6. Laura says

    December 7, 2017 at 5:27 am

    Anything with meatballs are my JAM (though I turkey/pork mix because I’m off beef this year) but this looks FANTASTIC. So warm and cozy and delicious

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 21, 2017 at 6:44 am

      Turkey and pork should work great too! Thanks Laura!

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    December 14, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    This does not turn out like the picture at all. Does not turn creamy and pink with 1/3 c coconut milk. The flavor is not good of this sauce. I was disappointed. Doctored it up.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 21, 2017 at 6:39 am

      Sorry this didn’t turn out as you wished Liz! Feel free to share how you doctored it up for anyone reading. And as for the photo – my food is styled and shot in specific light as most food photographers do, so sometimes getting the same ‘look’ is hard to achieve.

      Reply
    • Christy says

      April 17, 2018 at 6:09 pm

      Mine turned out looking almost exactly like the picture, but I added half of a can of coconut milk, which is more than 1/3 cup. I also use two leeks cause I love leeks. Flavor is amazing!

      Reply
      • Chrissa says

        April 24, 2018 at 3:47 pm

        Glad you liked it Christy. Thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
  8. Elaina Puopolo says

    December 18, 2017 at 2:24 pm

    When you say full fat coconut milk do you mean in the can or bottle? I’m so confused by coconut milk. And the can kind of grosses me out for some reason. I have used for some of your other meals though, and they all turned out great!! Want to get it right for the soup this weekend . Thanks

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 21, 2017 at 6:35 am

      Definitely the can. It always has the nice cream on the top (which is what makes the dish so creamy and delicious!). So glad you are digging my recipes!

      Reply
  9. Laura says

    December 20, 2017 at 11:57 am

    NAILED IT! I actually mixed the meat in my kitchen aid, scooped with a cookie scooper, and made the soup part in my vitamix. It turned out perfect! The color was beautiful and tasted magical. (I did over cook my balls a little… bit still SO DELICIOUS!!)

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      December 21, 2017 at 6:34 am

      I’m SO happy to hear this Laura! Thanks!

      Reply
  10. Ashlee says

    January 5, 2018 at 2:12 pm

    Hi there! I have a severe allergy to any and all things cocout, is there something I could sub in for the full fat coconut milk that wouldn’t totally change the consistency of the soup? I’m new to this Whole30 life style but so far I’m loving it and have used a couple of your recipes already!

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:39 am

      You could try almond milk, but it won’t be as thick and creamy! That’s my best suggestion.

      Reply
      • Molly says

        January 21, 2018 at 2:34 pm

        What about cashew milk? That’s pretty thick and creamy. You could even add some unsweetened cashew butter to really get that creaminess! It’s actually an Indian cooking trick! 😉

        Reply
        • Chrissa says

          February 12, 2018 at 1:34 pm

          That might just work!

          Reply
  11. Rebecca says

    January 8, 2018 at 8:05 am

    Made this delish meal last night for dinner. Only my hubby, oldest and I ate the meatballs but we all (five of us) ate the soup!!! I did add some salt to the soup and cracked black pepper to mine but overall everything was delish! And it was my 1st time making meatballs…so easy and so good! Who knew?!?!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:38 am

      Awesome Rebecca! I’m so happy to hear this!

      Reply
  12. Abby says

    January 8, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I’m so excited to cook this tonight – do you by chance have the nutritional info on this meal?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:37 am

      I’m sorry, I do not!

      Reply
  13. Valerie says

    January 9, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    Just made this for dinner. Easy and delicious! If I give you photo cred and direct to your blog, may I use your photo for an IG post? I like to share great recipes.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:34 am

      Sure Valerie. Thanks for asking!

      Reply
  14. Alysia says

    January 15, 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I don’t have any fresh basil would dried work?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:30 am

      I wouldn’t used dried basil for this recipe – definitely fresh.

      Reply
  15. Becca says

    January 15, 2018 at 8:47 pm

    This was absolutely delicious!! I’ve made it twice this week!!
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      January 18, 2018 at 11:29 am

      So happy to hear that Becca!

      Reply
  16. Shannon says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Delicious, & husband approved! I had some sprouted grain toast with it to sop it all up.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:31 pm

      Whoo hoo!!! Awesome to hear!

      Reply
  17. Emily says

    January 26, 2018 at 3:55 pm

    I have never had the canned coconut milk. Does it add a coconut taste at all?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 12, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      It does have a slight coconut taste but I can’t detect it in this recipe because the basil and tomato flavor overpowers it!

      Reply
  18. Jen says

    February 13, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    I’m planning to make this tonight but I don’t have any leeks. Can I substitute onion? Or green onion?

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 13, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      A yellow onion will work just fine. Green would too!

      Reply
  19. Courtney Hayes says

    February 16, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    Could you describe how to cut a leek? I think I added in too much of the green part . It still tastes ok but would just like clarification. Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:31 pm

      I usually start in the middle and definitely include all the white (that’s where all the flavor it). Slicing it thinly is best.

      Reply
  20. Christina says

    February 24, 2018 at 2:36 pm

    This recipe is great! So simple and delicious. I also like to add a roasted red pepper to mine. Tonight I’m making just the bisque without the meatballs. Thanks for a yummy recipe!

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      February 27, 2018 at 10:10 pm

      Oh love the roasted red pepper idea! YUM!

      Reply
  21. Madison says

    March 4, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Can this be made a head of time and frozen? Trying to prep my meals on the weekend.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      March 5, 2018 at 3:14 pm

      My guess is yes – I actually have a batch in my freezer but I haven’t yet defrosted and tried it!

      Reply
  22. Katie says

    April 3, 2018 at 8:04 am

    Would this recipe be ruined without the leek/onion addition? My husband can’t eat them.

    Reply
    • Chrissa says

      April 3, 2018 at 10:07 am

      I the leek definitely enhances the flavor – maybe try sautéing carrots and celery instead of onion

      Reply
  23. Rebecca says

    May 6, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Any chance I can sub ground chicken in for the meatball recipe? thx!

    Reply

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