Gyro Soup

Name: Gyro Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground lamb; 5 cups water; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/4 cup red wine; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint; 1 tablespoon dried marjoram; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; Optional toppings: Plain Greek yogurt and crumbled feta cheese

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

If you’re a fan of lamb, don’t pass up this Greek-style soup. Seasoned with classic flavors of rosemary, marjoram and mint, it will transport you straight to the Mediterranean! —Bridget Klusman, Otsego, Michigan

Ingredients

2 pounds ground lamb
5 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup red wine
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint
1 tablespoon dried marjoram
1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Plain Greek yogurt and crumbled feta cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, cook and crumble lamb over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer lamb to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in water, tomatoes, onion, wine, garlic, herbs, salt and pepper.
Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 329 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 784mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

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