Tzafrir’s Israeli Wedding Soup (Gyro Soup)

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 0
Authentic Israeli Wedding Soup (Gyro Soup) recipe for your dinner
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Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs ground lamb
2 eggs , beaten
1 onion , chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves , minced
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons parsley
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
4 cans condensed cream of celery soup
4 cans milk ( soup cans )
1 packet Knorr vegetable soup mix
1 medium onion , chopped
4 large cucumbers
1/4 cup sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
480
Sugar
15g
Fat
28g
Tzafrir's Israeli Wedding Soup (Gyro Soup) is a comforting and flavorful soup that is perfect for cooler weather. This soup features small, bite-sized lamb meatballs simmered in a cream of celery soup and milk mixture, making it rich and filling. The soup is packed with herbs and aromatics, like garlic and parsley, and has a bright lemon zest and cucumber topping that adds just the right amount of crunch and freshness. This soup is a twist on a classic gyro recipe and makes a delicious and satisfying dinner.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together the ground lamb, beaten eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, lemon zest, parsley and yogurt.
2.Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a ping pong ball.
3.Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5-7 minutes or until browned on all sides.
4.Drain any excess grease and add the cream of celery soup, milk, Knorr vegetable soup mix, and chopped onion. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
5.While the soup is simmering, peel and dice the cucumbers. Add the sugar and mix well.
6.Serve the soup hot with the diced cucumber mixture on top.

PROS

This hearty soup is packed with flavor and protein.

It can be easily customized with your favorite herbs and vegetables.

CONS

This soup is a bit higher in fat due to the ground lamb and cream soup.

It may not be suitable for those on a low-fat diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The soup features lamb, which is a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals like iron and zinc.
Cucumbers are low in calories and high in water content, making them a great choice for hydration.
The soup also has garlic, which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and has been linked to boosting the immune system.

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