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A bowl of Greek meatball soup with fresh dill and lemon slices on a wooden table

Youvarlakia Avgolemono

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g ground beef
  • 1/2 cup short -grain white rice, rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
  • 1 large eg g
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 large eggs (for sauce)
  • 2 lemons , juiced

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, grated onion, parsley, dill, one egg, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Knead the mixture by hand for approximately 5 minutes until the proteins are well-developed and the mixture is cohesive.
  • Shape the mixture into small, uniform spheres approximately 3cm in diameter.
  • Bring the chicken stock to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Gently lower the meatballs into the simmering stock, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 40 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining two eggs with the lemon juice until frothy.
  • Slowly temper the egg-lemon mixture by gradually adding two ladles of hot broth while whisking continuously to prevent curdling.
  • Pour the tempered mixture back into the pot, shaking the pot gently to distribute the sauce evenly.
  • Heat the soup for 2 minutes on the lowest setting without reaching a boil to thicken the sauce.
  • Remove from heat and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.