Bistra'S Bulgarian Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Bistra'S Bulgarian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced; 6 Tbsp. rice; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tsp. paprika; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin; 1 tsp. dried savory; 3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped; salt and pepper to taste; 1 small yellow chile, split open with most, not all seeds removed; flour; 1/2 bunch parsley, minced; 6 cups water; 1 egg; 2 beef bouillon cubes; 1 lemon, juice only

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 bunch green onions, sliced
6 Tbsp. rice
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp. paprika
2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
1 tsp. dried savory
3 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1 small yellow chile, split open with most, not all seeds removed
flour
1/2 bunch parsley, minced
6 cups water
1 egg
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 lemon, juice only

1
Combine ground beef, rice, paprika, and savory.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Mix lightly but thoroughly.
4
Form meat into 1 inch balls, then roll in flour.
5
Combine water, bouillon cubes, 1 tsp. salt. 1 tsp. pepper, green onions, green pepper, carrots and tomatoes in a large kettle.
6
Cover, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
7
Add meatballs, cover and bring to a boil again.
8
Reduce heat and simmer another 20 minutes.
9
Add chiles and simmer uncovered for 40 minutes or until rice is done. Add parsley during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
10
Salt and pepper to taste.
11
Just before serving beat egg with lemon juice.
12
Stir in 1-2 Tbsp. hot soup into egg/lemon mixture, pour into soup.
13
Heat and stir until soup slightly thickens, but do not boil.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1/2 bunch green onions, sliced, 6 Tbsp. rice, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bistra'S Bulgarian Meatball Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bistra'S Bulgarian Meatball Soup

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