Meatball Orzo Soup Recipe
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Meatball Orzo Soup

By: KATHYP100 
"This soup is a variation of the wonderful Greek avgolemono soup. Using ready-made meatballs makes it a quick and easy supper dish, but it doesn't shortcut the hearty soup's delicious flavor."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (47)

What to Drink?
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
35 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 2 (14 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
  • 1 small zucchini, shredded
  • 3/4 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 eggs

Directions

  1. Pour chicken broth into a large pot and mix in meatballs, zucchini and orzo. Season with pepper and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.
  2. In a bowl, beat together lemon juice and eggs. Mix 1/4 cup hot soup into bowl, then stir entire mixture into the pot. Serve soup hot.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • Rice may be substituted for the orzo.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 432 | Total Fat: 19.9g | Cholesterol: 187mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2006 by Kathy W.   view full review
I seldom give any recipe less than 5 stars. I just figure if I don't have anything good to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2006 by Stacey G.   view full review
Followed some of the hints - extra orzo, also used more zucchini, and put quite a bit of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by amanda m.   view full review
Just made it in the crock pot. Substituted spinach for the zucchini and used Cottage Inn's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2009 by LOR9   view full review
WOW! The perfect comfort soup! I added a bit of chopped spinach and onions along with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2011 by katielynn221   view full review
Loved this recipe, really easy to make and adapt for yourself. I did do a couple of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2007 by Nathalie   view full review
Friends and family love this soup. Quick, easy and delicious. I do it exactly as written...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2008 by Loliekay   view full review
This recipe was better than expected! My entire family loved it so we've added it to the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2007 by Janelle D.   view full review
use fresh lemon or skip lemon/egg mixture all together
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by CharleneG   view full review
I really love this soup, it's so simple and really has a wonderful flavor. I did find that it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2006 by Pudding   view full review
I will definitely make this again! It was fast, easy and so delicious! Very nice and creamy.

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