Sour Meatball Soup Recipe

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

🌿 Sour Meatball Soup Recipe (Serves 6)

Sour meatball soup is a filling and refreshing dish loved all over Anatolia. The slight sourness of the lemon and the soft texture of the meatballs make this soup special.

🧾 Ingredients

For the meatballs

250 g ground meat (medium fat)
2 tablespoons fine bulgur
1 tablespoon rice
1 small onion (grated)
Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes

For the soup

1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
6 cups water (meat broth optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon yogurt
Salt

For the topping

1 teaspoon mint
1 teaspoon butter

👩‍🍳 Preparation

Meatball Preparation:

Knead all meatball ingredients.
Make hazelnut-sized meatballs, place on a floured plate.
Lightly shake the meatballs and coat them in flour.

Soup Basis:

Melt the butter and oil in a pot.
Add the flour and fry lightly (until the smell comes out).
Add the water little by little and mix.

Cooking the Meatballs:

Add the meatballs to the soup that has started to boil.
Cook on low heat until the meatballs are soft (about 15-20 minutes).

Preparation of the Seasoning:

Whisk the yogurt, lemon juice and egg yolk in a bowl.
Warm up the seasoning by taking 1 ladle of hot water from the soup.
Slowly add it to the soup and mix. Boil for another 3-4 minutes.

For the topping:

Melt the butter in a small pan and add the mint.
Pour over the soup when serving.

🍋 Serving Suggestion

Served hot. Fresh lemon slices and warm pita bread go great with it.

Lemon on evertasted