Best Lebanese Lamb Meatball And Rice Soup Recipes

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LEBANESE LAMB MEATBALL AND RICE SOUP



Lebanese Lamb Meatball and Rice Soup image

I don't know what the real name for this soup is, it was passed on to me by my mother who learned it from my Lebanese grandfather on my dad's side. It is made with Kafta; we used to purchase it at a Lebanese store, but here is a recipe to make your own: Kafta (Meatball Shish Kabobs) Recipe #238833. For the clarified butter you may use your own, but this how I make it-- Rendered/Clarified Butter (Samneh) Middle East, Palestine Recipe #322377. The soup is rich and fulfilling.

Provided by Mami J

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

300 g ground lamb, prepared for kafta
150 g long grain rice, rinsed and drained
4 tablespoons tomato puree
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
2 liters water
1 tablespoon clarified butter

Steps:

  • Make balls the size of a hazelnut from the kafta.
  • Heat the clarified butter in a saucepan and add the meatballs; brown.
  • Add the tomato puree and bring to a boil. Add the rice, chicken stock granules and the water, stir lightly to combine and simmer over low heat.
  • Cook until rice is tender and add salt to taste.

LEBANESE LAMB AND RICE



Lebanese Lamb and Rice image

I got this recipe from a Jordanian friend of mine. The rice mixture(without the lamb and after it has been cooked) can also be stuffed into baking hens before baking. It's delicious served with Pita bread, hummus and Mediteranian olives.

Provided by L. Duch

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 yellow onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1/8 cup pine nuts
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
salt
1 lb ground lamb

Steps:

  • Brown lamb in a bit of butter and set aside.
  • Saute' onion in rest of butter, until tender.
  • Add the rice, then saute' until rice is barely golden brown.
  • Add the water, pinenuts, cinnamon, allspice, cooked lamb and salt.
  • Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat to low, cook 30 minutes or until rice is done.
  • NOTE: This can be used with lamb that is cut up in bite size pieces also.
  • If there is a bone in the lamb, you can add more flavor to the dish by browning the bone and letting it cook with the rice, then remove the bone when serving the dish (but of course you know that).

LEBANESE LAMB MEATBALLS



Lebanese Lamb Meatballs image

An everyday ingredient, ground lamb, is transformed into a tasty Middle Eastern dish in this simple but effective recipe. Very nice in pita bread with hummus.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lamb/Sheep

Time 21m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces onions, chopped
2 ounces parsley
8 -10 fresh mint leaves
1 lb ground lamb
1 ounce bread, crust removed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the onion, parsley and mint in a food processor. Blend for 30 seconds until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients.
  • Blend until thoroughly mixed together. Divide this mixture into 24 portions. Using wet hands gently shape into rissoles.
  • Preheat the grill. Place the rissoles on a preheated, lightly oiled baking sheet. Grill for 5-6 minutes or until browned on all sides and cooked through.
  • Serve hot or cold.

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