Lemony Barley Soup with Chicken Meatballs & Dill
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A bright, citrusy lemon-dill soup with tender chicken meatballs, pearl barley, and wilted spinach in aromatic broth. This cozy weeknight bowl balances fresh lemon with savory feta-studded meatballs.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, (diced)
- 1 large carrot, (peeled and diced)
- 3 cloves of garlic, (finely chopped)
- 3 Tbsp fresh dill, (finely chopped)
- 6 oz (170g, about 1 cup) pearl barley, (see note below)
- 6 cups (1.4L) low-sodium chicken broth ( or vegetable stock)
- 2-3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, (from 1 medium lemon)
- 1 5.5oz bag fresh baby spinach
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 lb (454g) ground chicken
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, (use gluten-free if desired)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, (from ½ medium lemon)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup feta cheese, (crumbled, plus more for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 35m
- Sodium
- 1017mg
- Total sugar
- 2g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 684mg
- Calcium
- 84mg
- Iron
- 2mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1017MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.