Giouvarlakia (Greek Meatball Soup)

Ingredients:

1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

1/4 cup round grain rice, uncooked

1 medium onion, very finely minced

2 large garlic cloves, minced or grated

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped

3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped

1 medium egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper For the soup

4 cups (1 litre) water

2 large eggs Juice of

2 medium lemons Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste