This is a light and very tasty soup that you could make just about any time of the year, but is perfect for a chilly Fall night. Serve it up with some Rosemary Grilled Cheese sandwiches, or a salad, or just some yummy, crusty bread of your choice.
Lemon, Wild Rice & Meatball Soup
1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup panko or other fine bread crumbs
1 tsp salt, plus additional to taste
4 tsp lemon zest, divided
1 tsp rosemary, divided
2 T EVOO
1 medium onion, chopped fine
3 carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
64 oz. chicken broth
4 T lemon juice
3 cups wild rice blend, cooked
1. To make the meatballs combine the ground meat with the egg, panko,1 tsp salt, 2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp rosemary. Roll into 1-inch balls and bake on lined cookie sheet at 350* for 20-30 minutes.
2. Heat EVOO over medium-high heat and saute onion, carrots, and garlic for 10 minutes, until soft. Add in remaining zest and rosemary and cook a minute longer.
3. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, salt to taste, and meatballs to the veggies. Simmer for at least 15 minutes. Longer is fine.
4. Add in the wild rice. You can continue to simmer until ready to eat, or serve immediately.
5. Top with some Parmesan cheese and additional rosemary, if desired.
*A great addition: Oven Roasted Okra. Seriously. It. Was. Awesome. Try it 🙂
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This sounds so refreshing and tasty!! I want to try this – very soon. The photo is beautiful too!
This was so so very yummy! I hope you try it 🙂
Looks os good! I love meatballs and putting them in sound sounds so good! Thanks so much for linking up!
Good Afternoon Caprice, I am a lover of meatballs and I love the sound of your lemon, wild rice and meatball soup. Such lovely flavours.
I will certainly be trying this soup, as the weather is so cold here in England.
Best Wishes to you.
Daphne
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
This looks really yummy! I love the lemon flavour going on in this soup. Thank you for sharing at Simple Supper Tuesday.
I’ve never heard of a meatball soup with lemon, but sounds good to me! I’m in! Saving this in my “to Try” recipe box. Thanks for sharing on WEekend Potluck!
I love the rosemary and the lemon in this soup. Just wonderful. I hope your sharing it with us on foodie friday today.
Yes- the rosemary and lemon absolutely make this soup! Thanks 🙂
Isn’t this a lovely soup! Can’t wait to make it! Just popping over from the link party. I’ve pinned, liked, twittered and G+-ed your post. I’d love it if you dropped by for a visit at http://www.kneadedcreations.com . I look forward to seeing you over there! Deb @ Kneaded Creations.
Thanks! I would love to 🙂
This is a great soup day and your soup would be delicious. Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen