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Meatball Soup

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time55 mins

 6 cups Water
 ⅓ cup Brown rice
 3 Low-sodium beef or chicken flavored bouillon cubes or 1 tablespoon low-sodium bouillon powder
 4 Sprigs fresh oregano finely chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried oregano)
 8 oz Lean ground beef, turkey, or chicken
 1 Tomato finely chopped
 ½ Onion peeled and finely chopped
 1 Large egg
 ½ tsp Salt
 2 cups Fresh vegetables (carrots, celery, broccoli)
1

In a large pot, combine water, rice, bouillon cubes, and oregano. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir to dissolve bouillon. Reduce heat to low and simmer.

2

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ground meat, tomato, onion, egg, and salt. Form into 12 large meatballs.

3

Add meatballs to broth mixture and simmer 30 minutes.

4

Add vegetables. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are cooked and rice and vegetables are tender. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size

½ cup

Amount per serving
Calories196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g8%

Saturated Fat 2g10%
Total Carbohydrate 20g8%

Dietary Fiber 4g15%
Protein 16g
Potassium 407mg9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.