Arabic Meatball Soup with Spinach and Lime

Arabic Meatball Soup with Spinach and Lime

  • prep: 30 min
  • cook: 15 min
  • total: 45 min
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  • Summary

    A delicious Middle Eastern spiced Meatball and Spinach soup

    Ingredients

    • Meatballs (makes 20- 24)
    • 1 lb ground beef, lamb, chicken or a combination ( lamb is traditional)
    • 1 small onion- diced
    • 4 garlic cloves- minced
    • ? C fresh mint leaves or 2 tsp dried
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¾ teaspoon cracked pepper
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • Broth:
    • 10 Cups flavorful Chicken Stock
    • 1 Small onion- finely diced
    • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
    • 4 Garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 tsp ground turmeric
    • 1 lime
    • 2-3 C finely shredded spinach ( or arugula or kale)
    • ½ C chopped fresh cilantro
    • ½ C chopped scallions
    • Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

    Instructions

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 1884 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 76 g 116.82%
    • Saturated Fat: 22 g 108.8%
    • Trans Fat: 2 g %
    • Cholesterol: 388 mg 129.48%
    • Sodium: 1508 mg 62.85%
    • Calcium: 130 mg 13%
    • Potassium: 1253 mg 35.8%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 7 mg 39.14%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 168 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 3 g 10.9%
    • Sugar: 147 g
    • Protein: 128 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 6 g
    • Vitamin A 18.65%
    • Vitamin C 40.62%
    • Vitamin D 12.91%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat9
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs10
    • Exchange - Starch1
    • Exchange - Vegetables0
    • Exchange - Lean Meat18
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total1 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total16 oz-eq

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