Supa Topcheta

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 6 tbsp rice
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp savory
• 6 cups water
• 2 beef bouillon cubes
• ½ bunch green onions
• 1 green bell pepper
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced thin
• 3 tomatoes
• ½ bunch parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 lemon

Steps

1. Combine the beef, rice, paprika, and savory.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3. Mix lightly but thoroughly.
4. Form the mixture into 1-inch (2.5 cm) balls.
5. Roll in flour.
6. Combine the water, bouillon cubes, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, green onions, green pepper, carrots, and tomatoes in a large pot.
7. Cover.
8. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat.
10. Simmer 30 minutes.
11. Add the meatballs.
12. Cover.
13. Bring to a boil again.
14. Reduce heat.
15. Simmer 20 minutes.
16. Add the chiles.
17. Simmer, covered, 40 minutes or until rice is cooked.
18. Add the parsley during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
19. Taste.
20. Add more salt and pepper, if needed.
21. Just before serving, beat the egg with lemon juice.
22. Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons hot soup into the egg mixture.
23. Stir the egg mixture into the soup.
24. Heat gently, stirring, until soup is thickened slightly, but do not allow to boil.