Soup with meatballs and rice
6 servings
35 minutes
Meatball and rice soup is a cozy and warming dish that holds a special place in Russian cuisine. Its history is rooted in home traditions where every housewife strives to create something tasty and nutritious for the family. Tender meatballs infused with spice aromas pair perfectly with soft rice and potatoes, creating a thick, rich texture. Carrots and onions add sweet notes, while bay leaves contribute a subtle spicy aroma. This soup is perfect for cool days, warming both the soul and body. Serving it with fresh herbs not only decorates the dish but also adds freshness to the flavor. Such soup can be served for family dinner or as a light yet nutritious lunch.
1
Put a pot with 2–2.5 liters of water on the fire.
2
Bring to a boil.
3
Add the peeled and diced potatoes.
- Potato: 3 pieces
4
Add rice (rinse the rice beforehand if necessary).
- Rice: 0.5 glass
5
Add a bay leaf.
- Bay leaf: to taste
6
Reduce the heat to medium, but not low.
7
Boil for 5–7 minutes.
8
While the rice and potatoes are boiling, shape meatballs from the minced meat with added spices.
- Mixed mince: 400 g
- Spices: to taste
9
Grate the peeled carrot on a large grater.
- Carrot: 1 piece
10
Finely chop the onion into cubes.
- Onion: 1 piece
11
Fry the carrots and onions in heated oil in a pan for 2-3 minutes over medium heat, stirring.
- Sunflower oil: 2 tablespoons
12
Add sautéed vegetables to the soup.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
13
Carefully drop in the meatballs and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Mixed mince: 400 g
14
Add spices to taste: black peppercorns, allspice, oregano, etc.
- Spices: to taste
15
When serving at the table, garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs.
- Green: to taste