Meatball Soup with Trahana
Warm trahana simmers in savory broth dotted with tender meatballs, garlic, and herbs. At its heart, the rich meat unfolds in every spoonful alongside rustic texture—comforting, nourishing, and intimately familiar.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 70 g trahana (for the meat mixture)
- 30 g trahana (for the broth in the pot)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 bunch parsley, finely chopped
- 800 g water
- 1 egg
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, trahana, onion, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix all the ingredients together and knead the mixture well. Let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Meanwhile, in a pot, add the water, olive oil, a little salt, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs (giouvarlakia). Once the water starts to boil, gently place the meatballs into the pot. Add the trahana reserved for the broth as well.
- Let the soup simmer for 35-40 minutes over medium heat.
- Adjust the amount of broth according to your preference for a thicker or thinner soup.
- Serve hot with freshly ground pepper on top.
Why It’s Irresistible
Each bite brings together fluffy trahana, succulent meatballs, and gentle aromatics—a hearty, soothing harmony of flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with a swirl of olive oil or a few fresh herbs. Ideal as a cozy starter or a soul-soothing main when the chill sets in.
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