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, divided; ⅔ cup long-grain white rice (cooked); 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground lean turkey(or 1/2 lb. of each); ½ cup onion, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon lemon peel, grated; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 1 12 quarts de-fatted chicken broth; 3 quarts spinach leaves, rinsed and drained (about 1 lb.); salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 large eggs, divided
⅔ cup long-grain white rice (cooked)
1 lb lean ground beef (or ground lean turkey(or 1/2 lb. of each)
½ cup onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon lemon peel, grated
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 12 quarts de-fatted chicken broth
3 quarts spinach leaves, rinsed and drained (about 1 lb.)
salt and pepper

1
In a bowl, beat one egg to blend.
2
Add rice, beef, onion, lemon peel, lemon juice, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix well.
3
Put flour on a rimmed plate.
4
Shape meat mixture into 1-inch balls, rolling each in flour as formed; shake off excess.
5
Set balls slightly apart on a sheet of waxed paper.
6
In a 5 to 6 quart pan over high heat, bring broth to a boil.
7
Add meatballs; reduce heat, and simmer just until no longer pink in the center (cut to test), about 15 minutes.
8
Add spinach leaves and stir gently until wilted, about 5 minutes.
9
In a small bowl, beat the remaining egg with a fork to blend.
10
Pour beaten egg into soup, stirring constantly.
11
Ladle soup into wide bowls.
12
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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large eggs, divided, ⅔ cup long-grain white rice (cooked), 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground lean turkey(or 1/2 lb. of each), ½ cup onion, finely chopped, 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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