Easy & Quick Greek meatballs in Avgolemono Egg Lemon Soup | Yuvarlakia

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and seasoned water can reduce costs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers similar health benefits, while canola is often cheaper.

Bring 7 cups of water to a boil, using chicken stock made from bullion cubes.

In a bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup rice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, chopped dill, mint, parsley, and chopped onion.

Mix the ingredients until fully incorporated.

Form the mixture into meatballs.

Once the water is boiling, add the meatballs and allow them to boil for about 20 minutes until fully cooked.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 egg yolks, juice of 2 lemons, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

Slowly incorporate hot broth from the meatballs into the egg mixture while whisking to temper the eggs.

Strain the egg mixture into the pot with the soup to avoid any scrambled eggs.

Turn the heat back to low and mix until the soup starts to simmer.

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