For the Meatballs: – 2 pounds ground beef* – 2 eggs lightly beaten – 2 Tbsp raisins optional – 1 tsp garlic powder – ½ cup gluten-free all-purpose flour** – ½ cup parmesan cheese grated, optional – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 teaspoon dried oregano – 1/2 teaspoon paprika For the Soup: – 1 Tbsp avocado oil – 1 yellow onion diced – 2 large carrots chopped – 2 stalks celery chopped – 4 cloves garlic minced – 1 quart chicken beef or vegetable broth – 1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoe – ½ cup full-bodied red wine such as Cabernet or Syrah optional – Rind of parmesan cheese optional – 1 teaspoon oregano – ¼ teaspoon paprika – 1 bay leaf – 2 teaspoons salt or to taste – ½ head of cabbage core removed and discarded, sliced (OR 1 cup of uncooked macaroni/shell pasta) – 1 zucchini squash chopped