Meatballs:

• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2–3 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 1/3 cup breadcrumbs

Soup:

• 2 tablespoons butter (sub ghee, plant-based butter or olive oil)
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon white wine
• 1 can cannellini beans, drained
• 1 herb bundle
• 1–2 handfuls fresh kale or spinach
• 3/4–1 cup acini de pepe

Toppings:

• basil pesto
• parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
• sourdough bread with butter