MEATBALL ORZO SOUP

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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.

Provided by KATHYP100

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
1 small zucchini, shredded
¾ cup orzo pasta
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
¼ cup lemon juice
2 eggs

Steps:

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.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 178.6 mg, Fat 19.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1441 mg, Sugar 2.4 g