Description
Swedish meatball soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort with every spoonful. Tender meatballs float in a creamy broth, enriched with fresh vegetables and delightful spices. This easy-to-make soup is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill or parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery until soft (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and seasonings; bring to a gentle boil then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Slowly whisk in heavy cream for a creamy base.
- Gently add meatballs to the pot and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in chopped herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg