How To Prepare
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a broiler pan and rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, using your hands or a spoon, combine the beef, egg white, potato flour, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Shape into your suggested serving size meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter. Arrange them in a single layer on the broiler rack.
Bake on one side for 20 minutes, or until lightly browned on the outside and no longer pink in the center. Drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the onion, celery, and garlic for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft, stirring frequently.
Stir in the broth, tomatoes with liquid, tomato paste, remaining 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 5 minutes.
Stir in the zucchini. Cook for 3 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the zucchini is tender-crisp.
Gently stir in the baked meatballs. Cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice
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Greek Meatball and Pasta Soup
How To Prepare
PREPARATION
Line a large baking sheet with wax paper. Place turkey, potato flour, egg white, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin, 1 1/2 teaspoons oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Mix gently until combined. Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls and transfer to the baking sheet. (You should have about 20 meatballs.) Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 20 minutes or until ready to use.
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Add peppers, tomatoes, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth, increase heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Carefully submerge the meatballs in the simmering soup; return to a simmer and cook for 8 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice. Garnish with jalapeño and cilantro.
TIPS & NOTES
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2. Cover and refrigerate the soup and meatballs separately for up to 1 day. To serve, reheat soup in a Dutch oven and proceed with Step 3.
Poblano peppers can be fiery or relatively mild; there’s no way to tell until you taste them. Find them at most large supermarkets. Or substitute 2 green bell peppers plus one minced jalapeño pepper (or more to taste).
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Turkey Albondigas Soup
How To Prepare
1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2
Combine lamb, turkey, potato flour, egg white, 1/2 cup onion, half the garlic, 2 tablespoons mint, coriander, and cumin in a large bowl. Gently mix to combine. Shape into 48 little meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
3
Bake the meatballs for 10 minutes. Set aside.
4
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the remaining 1/2 cup onion and cook, stirring, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic, wine, and cayenne. Simmer over medium-low heat until the wine has reduced significantly, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, return to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, for 20 minutes.
5
Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with the remaining 2 tablespoons mint.
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Spicy Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
