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Greek Lemon Meatball Soup

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course dinner, Soup
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 carrot medium, diced
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp egg whisked

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add orzo pasta, carrots, and celery. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until pasta is almost tender.
  • Gently add meatballs to the pot and cook for another 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  • Remove pot from heat. Slowly drizzle in lemon juice while stirring constantly. Then, slowly drizzle in whisked egg while stirring constantly to create a creamy texture.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!
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