My Big Scrumptious Greek Wedding Soup

Transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of the Mediterranean with "My Big Scrumptious Greek Wedding Soup," a comforting and zesty twist on a classic. This hearty soup combines tender, bite-sized chicken or turkey meatballs seasoned with Parmesan, parsley, and spices, simmered to perfection in a velvety chicken broth. A splash of bright lemon juice and a silky avgolemono (Greek lemon-egg sauce) elevate this dish into a creamy, tangy masterpiece, while orzo pasta, diced carrots, and celery add satisfying texture. Ready in just an hour, this vibrant Greek-inspired recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners, meal prep, or impressing guests with a unique take on soup. Garnished with fresh dill, every spoonful is a celebration of bold flavors and comforting warmth!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground chicken or turkey
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 8 cups Chicken broth
• 0.75 cup Orzo pasta
• 1 Carrot, diced
• 1 Celery stalk, diced
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken or turkey, bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated, then form into small, bite-sized meatballs. Set aside on a plate.

Step 2

In a large pot over medium-high heat, bring the chicken broth to a gentle boil. Add the meatballs carefully, ensuring they don’t stick together. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Add the diced carrot, diced celery, and orzo pasta to the pot. Continue to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 4

While the soup is simmering, prepare the avgolemono (lemon-egg) mixture. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and the eggs until smooth and slightly frothy.

Step 5

Temper the avgolemono mixture by slowly adding 1 cup of the hot broth from the soup to the lemon-egg mixture while whisking constantly to prevent curdling.

Step 6

Gradually stir the tempered avgolemono mixture back into the pot of soup, stirring constantly to evenly incorporate. Do not let the soup come to a boil after adding the lemon-egg mixture, as it can cause curdling.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

Step 8

Serve hot, garnished with fresh dill for extra flavor. Enjoy this warm, tangy, and hearty soup on a cozy day!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3022.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2019.7

Total Fat 69.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.8g
Cholesterol 973.6mg	0%
Sodium 8262.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 19.7g
Protein 171.4g	0%

Vitamin D 130IU	0%
Calcium 730.4mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 3593.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.9%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 35.2%