Cypriot Meatball Soup (Yourvarlakia Avgolemono) (Gluten Free) Recipe

Name: Cypriot Meatball Soup (Yourvarlakia Avgolemono) (Gluten Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or lamb); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 3 eggs; 1/3 cup short-grain rice; 4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley; 1 teaspoon finely chopped mint; salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1/4 cup rice flour (to be gluten free); 5 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef (or lamb)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 eggs
1/3 cup short-grain rice
4 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped mint
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup rice flour (to be gluten free)
5 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 lemon, juice of

1
Beat 1 egg and mix it with the ground meat, onion, rice, 2 tbs parsley, mint, & salt & pepper to taste.
2
Shape into meatballs the size of a small walnut and coat lightly with rice flour.
3
Bring stock to a boil in a soup pot & drop in prepared meatballs; add the butter.
4
Cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
5
In a bowl beat remaining two eggs until light and foamy.
6
Gradually beat in lemon juice.
7
Slowly add about 2 cups of the simmering stock, beating constantly.
8
Pour the egg mixture into the soup and stir lightly but constantly for two minutes to cook the egg.
9
Remove from heat and stir for a further minute so the heat of the pot will not cause the egg to curdle.
10
Ladle soup into soup plates and sprinkle with a little chopped parsley.
11
Serve with crusty bread.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

125

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef (or lamb), 1 small onion, finely chopped, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup short-grain rice, and more.

Yes, Cypriot Meatball Soup (Yourvarlakia Avgolemono) (Gluten Free) 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.

Cypriot Meatball Soup (Yourvarlakia Avgolemono) (Gluten Free)

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