Koofteh Shila | Persian Meatball Soup | Perfect Soup for a Cold Rainy Day

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground lamb

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still being flavorful.

split peas

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are nutritious and cook faster than split peas.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are convenient and have a longer shelf life.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: yams

Sweet potatoes add sweetness and nutrients.

Prepare the herb mixture by chopping cilantro, parsley, green onion, and sweet basil.

In a large bowl, combine ground meat, lemon pepper, curry powder, and 1/4 cup of the herb mixture.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

In a sauté pan, heat olive oil and add chopped red onion and garlic, cooking until golden.

Stir in salt, lemon pepper, turmeric, and tomato paste, cooking for a few minutes.

Add the large tomatoes and water to the pot, bringing to a boil.

Carefully add the meatballs to the boiling mixture and simmer until cooked through.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

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