Shelly's Recipe

Greek Wedding Soup

Category: Soups

Two 32-ounce containers (8 cups) chicken broth
3/4 pound ground lamb or beef
2/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup feta cheese, chopped or crumbled
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
2 sprigs oregano, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
1 cup orzo pasta
Grated peel and juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup chopped mint leaves

In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Lower the heat and bring to a simmer.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the lamb, half of the parsley, the breadcrumbs, feta, egg, garlic and oregano; season with salt and pepper. Form into 1-inch balls. Add to the simmering broth along with the orzo and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the lemon peel, lemon juice, remaining parsley and the mint.

Serves 4