Description
A hearty and comforting soup featuring tender Swedish-style meatballs, wholesome vegetables, and a rich, lightly creamy broth.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 250 g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and let soak for a few minutes.
- Add ground beef, ground chicken, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix gently.
- Form small meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot and sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5 minutes.
- Add potatoes, broth, and water, then bring to a boil.
- Add meatballs and simmer for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Whisk cream and flour together, then stir into soup.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- Do not overmix meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Add extra vegetables like peas or spinach if desired.
- Use coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Store leftovers up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze up to 2 months.
- Add broth when reheating if soup thickens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
