Lamb Meatball Soup

Ingredients

• For the Meatballs
• 500g minced lamb
• 100g cauliflower rice, raw
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tsp onion powder
• Salt and pepper
• For the Broth & Sauce
• 1 litre quality beef or chicken stock
• 3 large eggs
• Juice of 2 large lemons
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method

1. Mix the lamb, cauliflower rice, egg, and dill in a bowl. Season well and shape into 12-16 small meatballs.
2. Bring the stock to a boil in a large pot, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Gently drop the meatballs into the stock. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk the 3 eggs and lemon juice together until frothy.
5. The Tempering Step: Slowly whisk a ladleful of the hot stock into the egg/lemon mixture. Repeat with 2 more ladles. This stops the eggs from scrambling.
6. Pour the warmed egg mixture back into the main pot with the meatballs.
7. Cook on a very low heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring gently, until the soup thickens slightly. Do not let it boil!
8. Serve in bowls with a drizzle of olive oil and extra dill.

Why You’ll Love This

Traditional Greek meatball soup (Youvarlakia) usually contains rice. We’ve swapped the rice in the meatballs for cauliflower rice, which keeps the texture but loses the carbs. The magic is in the egg-lemon sauce, which creates a rich, creamy broth without a drop of dairy.

Tips & Swaps

• It is vital not to boil the soup once the egg mixture is added, or it will curdle.
• Avoid scrambling. When adding the egg-lemon mixture, “temper” it by slowly whisking in ladles of hot stock first to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
• If you don’t like lamb, this works wonderfully with minced chicken or turkey.

Key Takeaways

• Net carbs: 6g per serving — suitable for keto and low-carb diets
• Cook time: 40 minutes total (20 prep + 20 cook)
• Key ingredient: Fresh dill (adds the signature bright, herbal lift that defines this Greek-inspired “Avgolemono” soup).
• Best for: A comforting, dairy-free lunch that uses egg and lemon to create a rich, silky broth.