Kofte in Broth Recipe

Name: Kofte in Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless lamb, preferably from the shoulder, excess fat removed; 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered; Salt and black pepper to taste; 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish; 1/3 cup fresh dill leaves; Pinch of ground allspice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 5 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine, water, or more stock; Fresh lemon juice to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless lamb, preferably from the shoulder, excess fat removed
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup fresh dill leaves
Pinch of ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 cups beef, chicken, or vegetable stock, preferably homemade (page 160 or 162)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine, water, or more stock
Fresh lemon juice to taste

1
Cut the lamb into large chunks and put in a food processor with the onion, a large pinch of salt, some pepper, and the parsley, dill, allspice, and cinnamon; process until quite smooth, stopping the machine and scraping down the sides if necessary.
2
With wet hands, form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
3
Heat the stock and hold it at a gentle simmer.
4
Put the oil in a large skillet and turn the heat to medium-high.
5
A minute later, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, about 10 minutes.
6
As they finish, add them to the stock.
7
Pour off any excess fat from the skillet and add the wine.
8
Raise the heat to high and cook, stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon, until the liquid and any solids in the skillet are incorporated.
9
Add this liquid to the stock.
10
Taste and adjust seasoning, then add the lemon juice.
11
Garnish with parsley and serve.

913

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless lamb, preferably from the shoulder, excess fat removed, 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered, Salt and black pepper to taste, 1/3 cup fresh parsley leaves, plus more for garnish, and more.

Yes, Kofte in Broth 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.

Kofte in Broth

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