Description
A heartwarming bowl of comfort, featuring fluffy meatballs in a rich, creamy broth with vegetables and noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or pork
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups (200 g) egg noodles or diced potatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until thickened into a paste.
- Gradually add the beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and black pepper, then add the browned meatballs and egg noodles or potatoes. Simmer for about 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
For a thicker soup, let it simmer longer. Adjust seasonings according to the broth used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg