Kelininkų Sriuba - Wedding Soup

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 large onion
• 1 bunch fresh dill
• 8 cups broth (beef or vegetable)
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 leaf bay leaf

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef, 1 cup of cooked white rice, 1 large egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well until combined.

2. 2

   Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. You should have approximately 24 meatballs.

3. 3

   In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large chopped onion and 2 medium diced carrots. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

4. 4

   Pour in 8 cups of broth (beef or vegetable) and add 1 bay leaf. Bring to a boil over high heat.

5. 5

   Once boiling, gently add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

6. 6

   Remove the bay leaf and stir in the chopped fresh dill (about 1 bunch). Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

7. 7

   Serve the soup hot in bowls, garnished with extra dill if desired. Enjoy your festive Kelininkų Sriuba!