Turkish Meatballs Soup in 15 minutes! 🌶 Yogurt Soup With Meatballs and Vegetables

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is a high-protein alternative, while barley is often cheaper.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using water with seasoning is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is generally cheaper.

Mix ground beef, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, and rice in a bowl until well combined.

Form small meatballs from the mixture, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the meatballs to the pot and brown on all sides for 5-7 minutes.

Remove the meatballs and set aside.

In the same pot, add diced carrots, potatoes, and bell pepper; sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Stir in tomato paste, cumin, black pepper, and salt; cook for 2 minutes to enhance flavors.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and return the meatballs to the pot.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through.

Add lemon juice and chopped mint just before serving for freshness.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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