Taste of Home
Gyro Soup
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Cook: 6 hours
YIELD: 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).
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
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2 pounds ground lamb
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5 cups water
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1/4 cup red wine
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6 garlic cloves, minced
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3 tablespoons minced fresh mint or 1 tablespoon dried mint
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1 tablespoon dried marjoram
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1 tablespoon dried rosemary, crushed
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1-1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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Optional toppings: Plain Greek yogurt and crumbled feta cheese
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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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