Youvarlakia Avgolemono: Greek Soup with Meatballs

[@dimik3855]

Thanks D! Avgolemono soup is true Greek comfort food. Mom used the whole egg. She beat the egg whites first, add the yolks and beat them together, add the lemon juice, then she would temper that mix into the soup (no cornstarch). So good. A mistake I have made is warming up the soup the day after and forgetting NOT to let it boil, which curdles the soup. I cannot believe how many fabulous dishes you share with us (and your lucky family).

[@andrewvoya5234]

Thank you Dimitroula mas . My beautiful Mum would make it and was so special to have as a family. Mum made it with much less liquid and served on plate not bowl. So you eat with knife n fork like a dolma. I make it that way and with a little secret tear in my eyes, from memory of days gone by, I enjoy them. Keep up the good work Dimitra. 🦋

[@holdthelight11]

I grew up on this soup! My Yiayia would make it all the time. Thank you for reminding me how much I love it!

[@ShawhanFarms]

Greek cuisine never disappoints! This soup was light yet hearty, perfect for a cold night.

[@zfreakshow1]

I make avgolemono a lot, but never with meatballs. It was very easy to make and really delicious! And you’re right - more lemon juice is better. Especially lemons freshly picked from the tree. I’m a new subscriber and am loving your videos. Thank you!

[@elisahatzerian3226]

Thanks for sharing this recipies that tales me back to my childhood ❤

[@Марта-й7е]

Бях на гости при приятели в Ставруполис, Гърция, и те ми поднесоха тази супа, приготвена от домакинята с яйца от техните кокошки. Комфорт и блаженство. Уау! И досега си я спомням. За съжаление храната, която се предлага в Гърция за туристите е различна от домашната. Благодаря, Димитра, за рецептата! С удоволствие следвам канала ти. От България с ❤

[@adelefarough5123]

Hi, Dimitra! I made this yesterday. ONG!!! Fabulous! This is going into our regular rotation! Thanks for this!

[@TheStanfordKid]

A traditional favorite! I make three different variations of this, one with fried meatballs, one with rice and meatballs, one in tomato sauce.

[@mikassaakermann5561]

This looks amazing, thank you for this recipe, I'll try it out soon. In Algeria we have "white soup" as we call it, which is a chicken soup that has the same flavor profile as this one with the lemon the egg yolks the parsley except for the mint which is a great addition can't wait to try it, and instead of rice we use orzo or angel hair vermicelli especially during Ramadan and we accompany it with "bourak" which are kinda like spring rolls the filling can be ground beef or chicken or even spinach or a potato filling.

[@helenwong1252]

This greek meatball soup looks comforting and delicious !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Thank you! 😊 It really is such a comforting and flavorful dish, perfect for a cozy meal. I hope you give it a try!

[@rpgbb]

Blessed the man who is dating Dimitra… He got great food to eat everyday… 🤤🥰

[@marykoufalis7666]

Yes, i'm sure her husband and kids feel very blessed with all the great dishes.

[@MerriToon]

I grew up on this soup, my mom used to add some orzo to it also 🇬🇷🇬🇷🇬🇷

[@sandya2948]

What a fabulous recipe Dimitra🥰👏 Can’t wait to make it!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Hope you like it!

[@marche49]

Wow,thank you for sharing this recipe. I never thought of making avgolemono with meatballs.Will definitely try this!😋

[@DimitrasDishes]

My pleasure 😊

[@ManyGhosts]

This looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

[@DimitrasDishes]

You are so welcome!

[@ma-by1bm]

Thanks a lot , lovely Dimitra ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DimitrasDishes]

You're welcome 😊

[@robinfulton9057]

This is going to get made as well, looks so good.

[@AirrowRocket]

That is a beautiful soup. Well done!

[@DimitrasDishes]

Glad you like it!

[@agesflow6815]

Thank you, Dimitra.

[@DimitrasDishes]

You're welcome :)

[@lindaboo3220]

You had me at "avgolemono" ❤

[@sunset6010]

I would try this ! ❤

[@tanyakoch7418]

❤ thank you for sharing

[@thedonofdank2538]

Awesome! Please make a video with the nisiotiko verson with the tomato sauce. I miss that version so much when i lived in Corfu.

[@marykoufalis7666]

Both my parents were born and raised in Corfu. How long did you live there?

[@MWOC]

Beautiful sharing 💖💖💖💖

[@helenstamatelatos9319]

These look delicious! I’ve made them with ground turkey, but they disintegrated in the pot! Next time I will use ground beef! ❤

[@Марта-й7е]

Когато каймате се омеси добре с ръце поне 5 минути -не се страхувайте да се изцапате, и се остави в хладилника за един час, няма да се разпаднат кюфтетата. Другият момент е те да се варят на умерен огън, без водата да кипи.

[@marykoufalis7666]

It should work with any type of minced meat, but just make sure they are firm to the touch. Otherwise they will fall apart regardless if it's chicken or beef or turkey.

[@BigGen222]

Thank you for another great recipe Dimitra! How would this go with chicken mince?

[@marykoufalis7666]

Absolutely perfectly fine. I have also made it with pork mince.

[@shabia71khanom45]

can this be made in the instant pot?

[@marikamcreynolds1573]

Yum yum ❤

[@silas5889]

Dimitra, how is this different from the old recipe? i cant find the old one on your website wich i always follow. Is this new and improved or a variation?

[@biancaobrien2923]

Can you put the meat balls in frozen or is it best to thaw them??

[@marykoufalis7666]

Either or would work

[@stormshadowctf]

Why rice? And why not fry or bake the balls?

[@DimitrasDishes]

Great questions! The rice in Youvarlakia helps bind the meatballs together and gives them a wonderful texture as they simmer in the broth. Traditionally, the meatballs are not fried or baked because they are meant to stay tender and absorb all the flavors of the broth as they cook. The result is a softer, more comforting bite, perfect for this soup!

[@spaghelle]

You mention mint in the video, where does that go?

[@marykoufalis7666]

In the meatball mixture.

[@LindaC616]

That little voice at the end! 😅

[@lindaboo3220]

I heard it too! So cute 😊