Whole30 Romanian Meatball Soup - Ciorba de Perisoare

lbs ground lamb ((substitute ground beef, pork, or a combination of the two) – preferably grass-fed)

large yellow onion (diced)

red bell pepper (diced)

medium carrots (diced)

garlic ( finely sliced)

yellow-fleshed potatoes (peeled and diced)

tomato (diced)

large eggs (preferably free-range, organic)

fresh parsley (finely chopped)

bay leaves

dried lovage (if available)

lemon juice (or more, as necessary)

kosher salt

freshly-cracked black pepper