For meatballs:
1 pound ground beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
3 Tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten

For soup:
4 slices gf bacon, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1 large green bell pepper, diced
2 quarts gf Beef stock
2 cups gf tomato sauce
1 cup diced carrots
1 cup canned white beans, drained and rinsed thoroughly
1/2 cup Italian parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounce gf macaroni, cooked al dente
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste