Yanka'S Ukrainian Meatball-Spinach Soup Recipe

Name: Yanka'S Ukrainian Meatball-Spinach Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 2/3 cup long-grain white rice; 1 pound ground lean beef or ground lean turkey (or 1/2 of each); 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; About 1/4 teaspoon salt; About 1/8 teaspoon pepper; About 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth; 3 quarts spinach leaves (about 1 lb.), rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

2 large eggs
2/3 cup long-grain white rice
1 pound ground lean beef or ground lean turkey (or 1/2 of each)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
About 1/4 teaspoon salt
About 1/8 teaspoon pepper
About 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 quarts fat-skimmed chicken broth
3 quarts spinach leaves (about 1 lb.), rinsed and drained

1
In a bowl, beat 1 egg to blend. Add rice, beef, onion, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
2
Put flour on a rimmed plate. Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling each in flour as formed; shake off excess. Set balls slightly apart on a sheet of waxed paper.
3
In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil. Add meatballs, reduce heat, and simmer just until no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 15 minutes.
4
Add spinach leaves and stir gently until wilted, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl, beat with a fork remaining egg to blend. Pour into soup, stirring. Ladle soup into wide bowls. Add salt and pepper to taste.

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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: 2 large eggs, 2/3 cup long-grain white rice, 1 pound ground lean beef or ground lean turkey (or 1/2 of each), 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Yanka'S Ukrainian Meatball-Spinach 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.

Yanka'S Ukrainian Meatball-Spinach Soup

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