Greek Meatball Soup (Youvarlakia)
A comforting Greek soup featuring tender meatballs simmered in a fragrant tomato broth, brightened with lemon and fresh herbs. The dish balances savory meat with a zesty finish, making it a hearty choice for family dinners or cozy evenings.
Recipe by Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 8 4/5 oz ground beef
- 8 4/5 oz ground pork
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 piece onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Gather all ingredients and have them measured and prepared: dice the onion, mince the garlic, chop the parsley, and set the egg aside.
- 2In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, dry bread crumbs, the egg, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, oregano, and tomato paste.
- 3Mix the meat mixture thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until it becomes a uniform, slightly sticky mass.
- 4Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to allow the breadcrumbs to absorb moisture.
- 5Using lightly wet hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs about the size of a walnut (approximately 1‑1.5 inches in diameter). Place the formed meatballs on a tray.
- 6Bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil in a large pot; you may add a pinch of salt if desired.
- 7Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to a low simmer and carefully drop the meatballs into the pot, stirring gently to prevent them from sticking to the bottom.
- 8Simmer the meatballs for 30 minutes, partially covered, until they are cooked through and have floated to the surface; skim any foam that rises.
- 9After the meatballs are cooked, stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and taste the broth, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- 10Turn off the heat and let the soup rest for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 11Ladle the soup into bowls, optionally garnish each serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and an extra squeeze of lemon for brightness.
- 12Serve hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this traditional Greek meatball soup.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make Greek Meatball Soup (Youvarlakia)?
- About 1 hour 20 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many servings does this Greek Meatball Soup (Youvarlakia) recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Greek Meatball Soup (Youvarlakia) recipe come from?
- It was shared by Maria Koutsogiannis 🇬🇷 Greek Food Blogger on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.