• Moussaka Soup

    Hearty Moussaka-Inspired Soup with Eggplant, Ground Beef, and Creamy Herbs

    Ingredients:

    1 tablespoon olive oil

    1 medium onion, diced

    2 cloves garlic, minced

    1 lb ground beef or lamb

    1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced

    1 medium zucchini, diced

    1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

    4 cups beef or vegetable broth

    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

    1 teaspoon dried oregano

    Salt and black pepper, to taste

    1/4 cup uncooked orzo or small pasta (optional)

    1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

    2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

    Grated Parmesan or kefalotyri cheese (optional topping)

    Directions:

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.

    Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

    Add ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.

    Stir in eggplant and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Add crushed tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, allspice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

    Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

    If using orzo or pasta, add it in the last 10 minutes of cooking until tender.

    Stir in Greek yogurt just before serving for a creamy texture.

    Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley and cheese, if desired.

    Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
    Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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    Cozy up with a bowl of Moussaka Soup — everything you love about the classic Greek dish, transformed into a hearty, spoonable delight!
    Moussaka Soup Hearty Moussaka-Inspired Soup with Eggplant, Ground Beef, and Creamy Herbs Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb ground beef or lamb 1 medium eggplant, peeled and diced 1 medium zucchini, diced 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups beef or vegetable broth 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon dried oregano Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 cup uncooked orzo or small pasta (optional) 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Grated Parmesan or kefalotyri cheese (optional topping) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Add ground beef or lamb and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in eggplant and zucchini and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add crushed tomatoes, broth, cinnamon, allspice, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender. If using orzo or pasta, add it in the last 10 minutes of cooking until tender. Stir in Greek yogurt just before serving for a creamy texture. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley and cheese, if desired. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #moussakasoup #greeksoup #eggplantsoup #comfortsoup #heartyandhealthy #groundbeefsoup #zucchiniinspired #souprecipeideas #mediterraneansoup #fusioncomfort #greekflavors #soupszn #yogurtsoup #comfortfoodbowl #easyweeknightmeal #herbalsoup #homestylecooking #moussakabowl #southernmedflavors #onepotwonder Cozy up with a bowl of Moussaka Soup — everything you love about the classic Greek dish, transformed into a hearty, spoonable delight!
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  • Classic Italian Pastina Soup

    Cozy Italian Pastina Soup with Egg, Parmesan, and Broth

    Ingredients:

    6 cups chicken broth

    3/4 cup pastina (tiny star pasta or acini di pepe)

    1 egg

    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    1 tablespoon butter

    Salt and black pepper to taste

    Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

    Directions:

    In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat.

    Add pastina and cook according to package instructions (typically 5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally.

    In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and grated Parmesan cheese.

    Once the pastina is tender, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the egg-cheese mixture while stirring the soup gently to create silky egg ribbons.

    Stir in butter and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

    Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

    Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
    Kcal: 170 kcal | Servings: 4 servings

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    This Classic Italian Pastina Soup is the comfort food your soul’s been craving Simple, warm, and ready in 15 minutes!
    Classic Italian Pastina Soup Cozy Italian Pastina Soup with Egg, Parmesan, and Broth Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup pastina (tiny star pasta or acini di pepe) 1 egg 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon butter Salt and black pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Directions: In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil over medium heat. Add pastina and cook according to package instructions (typically 5–7 minutes), stirring occasionally. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and grated Parmesan cheese. Once the pastina is tender, reduce the heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the egg-cheese mixture while stirring the soup gently to create silky egg ribbons. Stir in butter and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes Kcal: 170 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #pastinasoup #italiancooking #comfortfood #homemadesoup #easysouprecipes #italianrecipes #souprecipeoftheday #quickdinners #soupszn #pastinawithegg #traditionalitalian #parmesanlovers #familycomfortfood #classicitalian #brothbasedsoup #lightmeals #kidfriendlysoup #cheesysoup #italiansoups #pastinalove This Classic Italian Pastina Soup is the comfort food your soul’s been craving Simple, warm, and ready in 15 minutes!
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