How To Make Armenian Meatball Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content, while ground pork is often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock enhances flavor without added cost.

cinnamon

Cinnamon adds warmth and depth to the soup.

fresh parsley

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Dried parsley is more economical and has a longer shelf life.

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add 1/2 brown onion and sauté until translucent.

Stir in 2 crushed garlic cloves and cook for another minute.

Add 500g lamb mince and cook until browned.

Mix in 2 tbsp long grain rice, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp sweet paprika.

Add 1 400g can diced tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 8 cups beef stock; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and add 1/2 cup long grain rice and 1 tsp dried mint.

Simmer until rice is cooked and flavors meld, about 20-30 minutes.

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