Meatball-Rice Soup

(Pirinçli Domates Dolması - Aegean Region)

2 large tomatoes, grated
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup rice, rinsed
2 1/4 cups warm chicken broth or water
Salt
Pepper

Meatball Ingredients:
100 g ground beef, lean
1 tsp onion, grated
Salt
Pepper
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2-3 tbsp flour, for meatballs

Knead all the meatball ingredients (Ground beef, onion, salt and pepper). Make hazelnut-size meatballs, floured and put aside.

Saute the tomatoes with olive oil for a few minutes. Then add the remaining ingredients, stir. After 3-4 minutes, add the meatballs, gently stir. Cover and cook until the rice is done at medium-low heat. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, serve.

2 servings.