Bulgarian Meatball Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

BULGARIAN MEATBALL SOUP

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 lb Ground beef
6 tb Rice
1 t Paprika
1 t Dried savory
Salt, pepper
Flour
6 c Water
2 Beef bouillon cubes
1/2 Bunch green onions -- sliced
1 Green bell pepper -- chopped
2 Carrots -- peeled,sliced thin
3 Tomatoes -- peeled & chopped
1 Sm. yellow chiles, split *
1/2 Bunch parsley -- minced
1 Egg
1 Lemon (Juice only)

*Note: Remove most of the seeds from the chiles.
Combine beef, rice, paprika and savory. Season to
taste with salt and pepper. Mix lightly but
thoroughly. Form into 1-inch balls, then roll in
flour. Combine water, bouillon cubes, 1 tablespoon
salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, green onions, green pepper,
carrots and tomatoes in large kettle. Cover, bring to
boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add
meatballs, cover and bring to boil again. Reduce heat
and simmer 20 minutes. Add chiles and simmer, covered,
40 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add parsley during
last 5 minutes of cooking time. Taste and add more
salt and pepper, if needed. Just before serving, beat
egg with lemon juice. Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons hot soup
into egg mixture, then stir egg mixture into soup.
Heat and stir until soup is thickened slightly, but do
not allow to boil.



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