Greek Meatball Soup

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   Combine meat, onion, ride or bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of the parsley, mint or dill, and 1 egg in bowl.

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   Season with salt and pepper.

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   Knead mixture until well blended.

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   Form into tiny meatballs, 1/2 inch in diameter.

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   Heat broth in a large saucepan.

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   Add meatballs, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until meatballs are cooked (about 30 minutes).

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   Beat remaining 2 eggs in a bowl until frothy.

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   Gradually beat in lemon juice.

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   Then gradually beat in about 1 1/2 cups hot soup, beating constantly to prevent curdling.

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    (This tempers eggs so they won't scramble when added to the soup.)

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    Continue to beat until thickened, slowly stirring egg mixture into hot soup.

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    Heat through.

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    Do not allow soup to boil.

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    Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup parsley.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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