Description
Swedish Meatball Soup is a comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs in a creamy broth with vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions. Infused with spices like allspice and nutmeg, it’s the perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground chicken
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp allspice
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
For the Soup:
4 cups beef or chicken broth
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp butter
Optional: 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, egg, salt, black pepper, allspice, nutmeg, and parsley. Mix well and shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Bake the Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes or until browned.
- Make the Soup: In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Thicken the Soup: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring to coat. Gradually add broth and cream, stirring until combined. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Combine Meatballs: Add the baked meatballs to the soup and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
For added spice, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or a spoonful of Dijon mustard to the soup.
If you prefer a vegetarian version, replace the meatballs with lentils or plant-based meatballs.
For a creamier soup, increase the amount of heavy cream or stir in a dollop of sour cream at the end of cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Baking, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
