Greek Lamb-And-Artichoke Soup

• 10 cup water
• 3 medium leeks, trimmed and halved
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, peeled and halved
• 1 fennel bulb, quartered
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground lamb
• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 2 teaspoons dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 (15-ounce) cans cannellini beans or other white beans, drained
• 2 (14-ounce) cans quartered artichoke hearts, drained
• 2 eggs

1. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a large Dutch oven or stockpot; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 45 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2. Combine the lamb and next 7 ingredients (lamb through garlic) in a bowl, and stir well. Shape the mixture into 24 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs. Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add meatballs, and cook 10 minutes or until browned, stirring frequently. Remove from skillet, and pat dry with paper towels; set aside, and keep warm.
3. Strain stock through a colander into a large bowl; discard solids. Reserve 2 cups stock; set aside. Return remaining stock to pan, and bring to a boil; add meatballs, rice, lemon juice, beans, and artichokes. Return to a boil, and reduce heat to low.
4. Place eggs in a bowl; stir well. Gradually add reserved 2 cups stock, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Slowly drizzle egg mixture into soup, stirring constantly.
5. Note: Reheat the soup over medium-low heat (do not boil) so the egg does not curdle.

water, leeks, bay leaves, onion, fennel bulb, lean ground lamb, fresh breadcrumbs, tomato juice, dill, salt, ground oregano, pepper, garlic, rice, lemon juice, cannellini beans, quartered artichoke hearts, eggs

Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/greek-lamb-and-artichoke-soup (may not work)