Best Greek Wedding Soup Recipes

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GREEK WEDDING SOUP



Greek Wedding Soup image

This Rachael Ray recipe is a take on the classic Italian version. I am listing this recipe as printed, however I made a few changes that we really enjoyed. First, I did half beef and half lamb in the meatballs. I had kale in the garden so that went in as well as a splash of half n half. Additional stock maybe necessary if you like a brothy soup or you can cut down on the amount of orzo as it absorbs quit a bit of broth as it sits. I finished the soup with homemade croutons. This was a real winner.

Provided by MacChef

Categories     Greek

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 cups chicken broth
1 lb ground lamb or 1 lb ground beef
2/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
1/3 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup feta cheese
1 large egg
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh oregano, finely chopped
1 cup orzo pasta
1/3 cup of fresh mint, finely chopped
1 lemon, juice and zest of

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet or dutch oven, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Lower a bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lamb, half of the parsley, the breadcrumbs, feta, egg, garlic and oregano. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and form into 1 inch balls. Add to the chicken stock along with the orzo and cook gently for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining parsley and mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 643.2, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 144, Sodium 1791.6, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.5, Protein 38.7

MY BIG SCRUMPTIOUS GREEK WEDDING SOUP



My Big Scrumptious Greek Wedding Soup image

This recipe is a knock-off of the traditional Italian wedding soup. Interestingly enough, the original dish of fame is not served at weddings at all; the name refers to the "marriage" of greens and meat in a clear broth. Here, substituting shrimp balls for the traditional ground beef meatballs makes it a healthy alternative. Using canned broth makes this a very quick and filling dinner entree -- even speedier if the shrimp balls are prepared in advance. The leftovers are delicious!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 32m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb raw shrimp
2 egg whites
1 (8 ounce) package feta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas
1 ounce fresh basil
parmesan cheese, extra to grate on top of bowls

Steps:

  • Shell and devein the shrimp. With a towel, pat thoroughly dry. Chop in a food processor or blender. Blend in the egg whites, cheeses, garlic and cornstarch until it becomes a paste-like consistency. Roll into 1-inch balls. (Step #1 can be done in advance of meal time.).
  • In a large saucepan, heat chicken broth on high. As soon as it starts boiling, carefully drop in shrimp balls one by one. Stir in orzo, lemon juice and chick peas. The liquid will stop boiling but as soon as it starts again, reduce heat to medium. Add basil. Cook for 10 minutes or until orzo is tender.
  • Ladle soup into individual bowls and grate fresh parmesan cheese on top. Serve with warm pita bread cut in triangles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.9, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 231.8, Sodium 2426.8, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 4.3, Protein 51.5

GREEK WEDDING SOUP



Greek Wedding Soup image

You don't have to be having a "big fat Greek wedding" to enjoy this soup!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients
8 cups chicken stock (64 ounces)
3/4 pound ground lamb or beef
2/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley (a couple of generous handfuls), divided
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (a generous handful)
1/4 cup feta cheese, chopped or crumbled
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2 sprigs fresh oregano, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 cup orzo pasta
Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup mint leaves (a generous handful), chopped
Serves 4

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lamb, half of the parsley, breadcrumbs, feta, egg, garlic and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Form into 1-inch balls. Add to the simmering broth along with the orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, remaining parsley and the mint.

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