Meatball Orzo Soup

This soup is a variation of the wonderful Greek avgolemono soup. Using ready-made meatballs makes it a quick and easy supper dish, but it doesn't shortcut the hearty soup's delicious flavor.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 432 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small zucchini, shredded
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
• 4 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (14 ounce) packages frozen cooked meatballs, thawed
• ¾ cup orzo pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour chicken broth into a large pot and mix in meatballs, zucchini and orzo. Season with pepper and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered 30 minutes.

Step 2

In a bowl, beat together lemon juice and eggs. Mix 1/4 cup hot soup into bowl, then stir entire mixture into the pot. Serve soup hot.