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Greek Wedding Soup

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  • Prep 50 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 4
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Think of this soup as a cross between creamy, lemony Greek avgolemono soup and Italian wedding. A little mint in the meatballs gives it a fresh flavor and added Greek touch.
Updated Jul 24, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta
  • 3 cups baby spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Shredded Mizithra cheese, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In large bowl, mix beef, feta cheese, bread crumbs, 1 of the eggs, the garlic, mint, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 36).
  • 2
    In 4-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; stir in meatballs, carrots and orzo; simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and orzo is tender. Stir in spinach; return to simmering.
  • 3
    In bowl, beat remaining 2 eggs and lemon juice with whisk until frothy; slowly add 1 cup of the simmering stock, and beat to combine. Transfer back to saucepan. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with cheese.
  • 4
    To freeze: In large bowl, mix beef, feta cheese, bread crumbs, 1 of the eggs, the garlic, mint, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 36). Place on parchment-lined cookie sheet in single layer, and freeze 30 to 45 minutes or until firm. Transfer frozen meatballs along with carrots and orzo to 1-quart resealable freezer plastic bag. Add spinach to another 1-quart resealable freezer plastic bag. Freeze both bags up to 3 months. When ready to serve: In 4-quart saucepan, heat broth to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; stir in frozen meatball mixture. Simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are cooked through and orzo is tender. Stir in frozen spinach; return to simmering. In bowl, beat remaining 2 eggs and lemon juice with whisk until frothy; slowly add 1 cup of the simmering stock, and beat combine. Transfer back to saucepan. Cook and stir about 2 minutes or until thickened. Garnish with cheese.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Ground lamb in place of the beef would give this soup even more of a Greek flair.
  • tip 2
    Make sure to temper your eggs, by slowly whisking in some of the hot broth before adding them to the soup, to ensure they don’t scramble.

Nutrition Information

270 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 20g Protein, 18g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
5g
26%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
185mg
61%
Sodium
1320mg
55%
Potassium
410mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
18g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Sugars
4g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
150%
150%
Vitamin C
8%
8%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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