| Yield | 6 |
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| Recipes | Soups_Stews |
| Yield | 6 |
|---|---|
| Recipes | Soups_Stews |
Beef Balls and Bulgur Soup
2 pounds carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, divided
4 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided
3/4 pound ground very lean beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup bulgur (cracked wheat)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
lime wedges
Salt
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/8 teaspoon hulled cardamom seed
In a 5- to 6-quart pan, combine carrots, broth, seasoning seed, 1/4 teaspoon of the thyme, and 3 teaspoons of the ginger. Bring to boiling on high heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix remaining 1/4 teaspoon ginger with beef, flour, and water. Shape into balls about 1 inch wide.
When carrots have cooked 10 minutes, drop meatballs into soup, then add bulgur. Return to a boil; simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
Stir cilantro into soup. Ladle soup into bowls and add to taste juice from lime wedges and salt.